Not Ashamed of the Gospel: God’s Power to Save (Romans 1) | Charles Simeon

Deep Dive into Horae Homileticae Vol. 15: Romans by Charles Simeon - Romans 1Charles Simeon's exposition of Romans 1 begins by highlighting the Apostle Paul's paternal love and joy for the Christians in Rome. Paul continuously thanked God for their faith, praising those who were newly awakened, those progressing spiritually, and those actively bringing glory to God through their exemplary lives. Paul demonstrated this deep affection through unceasing prayers and an earnest desire to visit the Roman church, hoping to impart spiritual gifts that would establish them and provide mutual comfort.A central theme of these discourses is Paul's declaration that he is not ashamed of the Gospel. Simeon observes that many people hide their faith out of cowardice, fearing worldly disgrace or the costs of an open profession. Yet, believers should never be ashamed, because the Gospel is a profound revelation of divine grace, God's chosen instrument to save a ruined world, and an entirely effectual means of salvation for every believer.In stark contrast to this glorious salvation, the text outlines the universally fallen state of humanity. The ancient Gentiles were left entirely without excuse because, despite recognizing God's eternal power through the visible creation, they refused to glorify Him, descending instead into idolatry, unthankfulness, and severe immorality. Simeon warns that people today who possess the superior light of the Christian revelation are even more inexcusable if their lives mirror such unrighteousness. Furthermore, he asserts that all unregenerate individuals naturally harbor a deep enmity toward God, driven by their depraved contrariety to His holiness and their underlying dread of His future judgment. Ultimately, it is only the Gospel that can slay this inherent hatred, reconciling the sinner and transforming the soul into the divine image.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730