Unashamed

 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 1.16

‘I not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…’

I think most of us need to pause right there for just a moment. I think we might take a moment to honestly asses what keeps us from boldly and confidently sharing the gospel of Christ with those around us. Could it possibly be that we are, in fact, ashamed of the gospel? In a world that boldly rejects virtually everything we stand for is it just possible that we are embarrassed that our faith stands in total contrast to the world around us?

Maybe we are not ashamed. Maybe it is fear. Maybe it is something else. Maybe we are not ashamed of the gospel itself, but ashamed to share it because of what people might think. . But at least we need to stop for a moment to examine if there is any part that being ashamed plays in our reticence to share the gospel.

Anyway, that's enough of that question.

Why was Paul unashamed? Why should none of us be ashamed of the gospel?

'Because it is the power of God to salvation.'

The gospel is God's power to bring salvation. God's power is wrapped up in the good news of the gospel.

That is our power. Our power is not based on our wisdom, our abilities, our persuasiveness, our popularity, our speaking ability, or anything else. The gospel is all the power that is needed. All we have to do is unashamedly share it!