Bible Verse

[Grangermiya]

Romans 1:16​

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.

Paul explains why he is so eager to preach the gospel everywhere: the gospel is the saving power of God, in which the righteousness of God is revealed.

Because of their lack of size, fame, or honor in the Roman corridors of power and influence, Christians might be tempted to be ashamed of the Christian message. But Paul says it is nothing to be ashamed of, for it is in fact a message coming with the power of God that brings people to salvation. “Jew” first indicates the priority of the Jews in salvation history and their election as God’s people. The role of the Jews is a major issue in Romans, as seen especially in the discussion in Romans You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Greek is not limited here to people from Greece but refers to all Gentiles.

 

[OrangeMoon]

Romans 1:16 reminds us that the Jewish people have a distinct calling and purpose, as God chose Israel to receive His law first and His Son came to the Jewish people first. Paul is not ashamed of the gospel, as it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew and then to the Gentile. The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.