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Romans 1:16-17

Romans 1:16-17. Unashamed of the gospel because …. It is the saving power of God OT power OT salvation Salvation in Paul’s writings. We think of salvation as “ … the state of post-mortem bliss enjoyed by the redeemed in a more or less disembodied ‘heaven.’” NT Wright .

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Romans 1:16-17

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  1. Romans 1:16-17

  2. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It is the saving power of God • OT power • OT salvation • Salvation in Paul’s writings We think of salvation as “…the state of post-mortem bliss enjoyed by the redeemed in a more or less disembodied ‘heaven.’” NT Wright

  3. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It saves everyone who believes • without exception • without distinction But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.... John 1:12

  4. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • “right” character or behavior • “right” status

  5. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness…. Psalm 11:7

  6. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character • God’s activities God is true to His character: “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness! …For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me. In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. Psalm 143:1, 11

  7. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character • God’s activities God is right in His judgment: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” Genesis 18:25

  8. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character • God’s activities God is faithful to His promises: The Lord has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:2–3

  9. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character • God’s activities God is faithful to His promises: …for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29

  10. Unashamed of the gospel because… • It reveals the righteousness of God • “conformity to a standard” • God’s character • God’s activities “…from faith to faith…” “The righteous person shall live by faith.”

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