Let's become a church that boasts the gospel
Content Title: Let's become a church that boasts the gospel
Text: Romans 1:16-17
Paul wanted to convey the true value of the gospel to Rome with a heart that was heated with the gospel and a desire to see the Roman believers. However, some Romans were ashamed of the gospel, viewed it as foolishness, and despised it. So, what is the gospel is witnessing. It is because those who see the Gospel as shameful and foolish do not know the precious truth of the Gospel. Like other people in the past, Paul was a man who ignored the gospel and valued philosophy, the law, human knowledge, and human wisdom as important. Rejoiced and proud to have been a servant of God for
Because after receiving Christ, I came to understand the true truth of the gospel. This is it. Therefore, we should not be ashamed of the gospel, but rejoice and boast that we have it. To preach this precious gospel We should be thankful for being a evangelist and know that this precious job of preaching the gospel is beautiful and precious. Therefore, we must value the gospel and become saints who evangelize.
First. The Gospel Has God's Power (16)
The gospel has power in itself, and the power of God works in it to save all who believe. "Power" refers to the power that comes from God. A sinner cannot be removed and saved by human strength. However, God's great power is at work in the Word of God and the Gospel to bring back those who have been destroyed by sin and bring them to salvation. However, those who hear the Gospel and refuse to believe and oppose the Gospel will be destroyed by the Gospel.
Second, the gospel revealed the righteousness of God (17)
“Righteousness” refers to justice, justice, and degree. Therefore, the phrase that righteousness has appeared in the text refers to the righteousness that God has given as a gift to those who believe in the Savior Jesus Christ. That is, a righteousness that is considered righteous in the sight of God, a righteousness that can be declared righteous in God's court. This righteousness of God was revealed in the gospel.
God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to this earth to be sacrificed for the sins of all people on the cross.
Third, because the gospel has life (17)
But the righteous shall live by faith.” This is a key verse for the entire book of Romans. Paul lived by “faith alone” because he knew that there was life in the gospel. After Paul became a servant of Christ, he suffered countless persecutions. , overcoming the hazard of death, being beaten a lot, and spending countless days in prison without sin. Yet, he never thought of anything other than the gospel because he was convinced that there is life in the gospel. When the saints strive to live in obedience to God's Word, they become an instrument of God's grace and blessing, and through the Word, they will build the kingdom of God.
Even if we are poor, we must live by faith alone, even in times of tribulation, we must live by faith alone. Even when we are in peace or fail, we must become saints who live by faith alone. Therefore, let's not be ashamed of the gospel, do not follow the sins of the world, strive to boast of the gospel, and live by faith alone and faith in Jesus. Amen.