I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.
Romans 1:16
A 2,000-year-old letter still sends shock waves every time it is read.
Why? Because it leads the reader to “the power of God that brings salvation.”
The apostle Paul had never been to Rome—the most important city of his day—but the message of his letter to the believers living there was crucial: how to find peace with God. H. A. Ironside sets the stage for Paul’s “letter of life.”
WALK WITH H. A. IRONSIDE
“Romans gives us the fullest unfolding of the gospel that we have in the Word of God. It answers every objection of the most astute reasoner. It satisfies the need of every troubled conscience.
“In it we see how God can be just and yet justify the guilty sinner who comes to him in repentance, admitting his need and trusting his grace.
“The Greek philosopher Socrates exclaimed, ‘It may be that the deity can forgive sins, but I don’t see how!’ The Holy Spirit shows here in Romans that God can forgive in righteousness because of the sacrificial work of his Son.
“This is the message which is revealed on the principle of faith to those who believe, whether Jews or Gentiles by birth, according to the words given to Habakkuk so long ago, ‘The righteous person will live by his faithfulness’ (Habakkuk 2:4).”
WALK CLOSER TO GOD
Socrates was asking the right question: “How can God forgive sins?” Paul supplies the right answer: “Only through his Son Jesus Christ.”
Many have looked elsewhere for forgiveness of sins, purpose for living, fellowship with God. Romans points the way to the new life Christ has for all who will come.
Wouldn’t you agree that’s good news everyone needs to hear? Then don’t be ashamed to proclaim what God was not ashamed to provide.
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