EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 32 MIN
Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ (Romans 1) | John Calvin
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans by John Calvin - Romans 1John Calvin’s commentary on the first chapter of Romans outlines the Apostle Paul’s divine calling, the nature of the Gospel, and the universal sinfulness of humanity that necessitates salvation by faith. Paul establishes his authority by declaring himself a chosen Apostle, set apart to preach the Gospel that was previously promised by the prophets. This Gospel is entirely centered on Jesus Christ, encompassing both his human descent from David and his divine nature, which was proven by his resurrection through the power of the Spirit.Paul expresses a deep, prayerful desire to visit the believers in Rome to impart spiritual gifts, provide mutual encouragement, and gather spiritual fruit. He views himself as a debtor to all nations and declares that he is not ashamed of the Gospel, as it is the power of God leading to salvation for everyone who believes. Calvin emphasizes that the Gospel reveals the righteousness of God, which is received strictly through faith and depends entirely on divine mercy, as Scripture states that the just shall live by faith.Contrasting this salvation, Calvin details God’s righteous wrath against human depravity. He explains that God’s eternal power and divine nature are clearly visible through creation, leaving humanity without excuse for their ignorance. Despite this natural revelation, people suppressed the truth, failing to glorify God or show gratitude. Instead, they embraced vain imaginations and idolatry, worshiping creation rather than the Creator. As a just punishment, God gave humanity over to their sinful desires, leading to unnatural lusts, moral corruption, and a depraved mind filled with varied wickedness, where people both commit evil and applaud others who do the same.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
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Deep Dive into Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans by John Calvin - Romans 1John Calvin’s commentary on the first chapter of Romans outlines the Apostle Paul’s divine calling, the nature of the Gospel, and the universal sinfulness of humanity that necessitates salvation by faith. Paul establishes his authority by declaring himself a chosen Apostle, set apart to preach the Gospel that was previously promised by the prophets. This Gospel is entirely centered on Jesus Christ, encompassing both his human descent from David and his divine nature, which was proven by his resurrection through the power of the Spirit.Paul expresses a deep, prayerful desire to visit the believers in Rome to impart spiritual gifts, provide mutual encouragement, and gather spiritual fruit. He views himself as a debtor to all nations and declares that he is not ashamed of the Gospel, as it is the power of God leading to salvation for everyone who believes. Calvin emphasizes that the Gospel reveals the righteousness of God, which is received strictly through faith and depends entirely on divine mercy, as Scripture states that the just shall live by faith.Contrasting this salvation, Calvin details God’s righteous wrath against human depravity. He explains that God’s eternal power and divine nature are clearly visible through creation, leaving humanity without excuse for their ignorance. Despite this natural revelation, people suppressed the truth, failing to glorify God or show gratitude. Instead, they embraced vain imaginations and idolatry, worshiping creation rather than the Creator. As a just punishment, God gave humanity over to their sinful desires, leading to unnatural lusts, moral corruption, and a depraved mind filled with varied wickedness, where people both commit evil and applaud others who do the same.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
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