"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is (((THE POWER OF GOD))) (((UNTO SALVATION))) to every one that (((BELIEVETH))); to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16).
What does that mean?
Does it mean the gospel of Christ is (((THE POWER OF GOD))) we have to (((BELIEVE))) in order to receive (((SALVATION?)))
Publius
It means simply that God offers salvation to all of his human children.
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Gospel = Power of God Unto salvation. 1 Cor. 15:1-4.
BJ
If a person allowed himself to feel shame at being a follower of Jesus Christ, he would be taking a human viewpoint of things.
The apostle Paul was not like that. Rather, in explanation of his not feeling ashamed of the good news that he preached, he said: “It is, in fact, God’s power for salvation to everyone having faith.” Rom 1:16
Not ashamed of the good news is really another way of saying proud of the good news, and that is what we should be. Why? Because it is, in fact, God’s power for salvation to everyone having faith.
One who is ashamed feels inferior or unworthy. How could we possibly feel ashamed when we speak about the Supreme Sovereign of the universe and the marvelous provisions he has made for our eternal happiness?
It is unthinkable that we would feel inferior or unworthy when we speak these truths to others.
Anonymous
https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/1/Romans-1-16.html