"Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ" (Rom 1:16), Part 1/4

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt that split-second hesitation to speak up about Jesus at work, with friends, or even in your own family, we get it and we don’t let it slide. We camp out in Romans 1:16-17 and take Paul’s words seriously: “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.” Not as a slogan, but as a diagnostic. When we go quiet, what’s actually happening in our hearts, and what does that silence communicate about what we believe the gospel really is?We trace Paul’s logic step by step: the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes, and the righteousness of God is revealed by faith. That means the message of Christ crucified and risen is not inspirational content competing with human wisdom. It is God’s chosen instrument to save, to deliver from sin’s guilt, dominion, and ultimate consequences. We talk about why the world treats the cross as foolish, how social pressure trains us to self-censor, and why “being ashamed” often hides behind respectable excuses.You’ll also hear thoughtful push-in from the group. Sister Sean connects shame to pleasing people and the eternal weight of denying Christ. Sister Vanessa highlights that faith itself depends on God’s power, not our self-confidence. Brother Rodney shares what it looks like to live this out on the job when conversations get real. If you want a clearer grasp of Romans 1:16-17, biblical salvation by faith, and everyday Christian boldness, this one will steady you.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the moment that challenged you most.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!