"Paul emphatically states the central theme of Romans-- that the power of God for salvation IS the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
Scheduled for: Sunday, 11/15/2026 at 10:00 AM
Description:
Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 11/15/2026. After completing his introductory remarks, Paul establishes the primary theme of his letter to the Romans by emphatically "boasting" that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation. We will find great significance in the negative way Paul words his opening statement-- for to "be ashamed" of the Gospel is a nefarious temptation that virtually every Christian faces. We will delve into some of the reasons the Gospel is so offensive to the world, and therefore why it disdains and ridicules those who believe it. We will then analyze the rest of his statement, including the meaning and scope of the "power of God" and the nuances of what Paul means by "salvation". We will notice Paul's emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all of this-- for it is His Gospel, His Power, His Salvation, and those who are saved and sanctified are indeed His precious possessions. Ultimately we will realize that far from being weak and foolish as the world claims us to be, Christians are the "light in the darkness"-- for the true power and wisdom of the world is manifest in the Power of the Gospel.
