Day 195: Romans 1:16
Romans 1:16
The Blueprint — The Verse
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
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The Context — The History
Paul writes to Rome from Corinth around AD 57, introducing his magnum opus on righteousness by faith. The gospel was foolishness to Greeks and a stumbling block to Jews, yet Paul boasts in its saving power.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After greeting the Roman church and expressing his desire to visit, Paul states he is eager to preach in Rome. He is unashamed because the gospel is God's power for salvation to all who believe.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Romans 1:15
15That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Romans 1:15) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Romans 1:17
17For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Romans 1:17) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- When have you felt ashamed of the gospel?
- How have you seen the gospel's power change someone?
- What does 'first to the Jew, then to the Gentile' teach about mission?