ROMANS 1:16 Study Note I am not ashamed of the gospel. Although the gospel is folly to the cultured, Paul sees his message as divine wisdom (1Corintians. 1:22-25,30), and is not embarrassed by Gods way of salvation. power. The regenerating, life-changing impact of the gospel word through the Holy Spirit is essential because of humanitys bondage to sin and Satan, and weakness and spiritual inability on account of sin (5:6; 8:5-9). believes. Salvation is unmerited, but it is not universally enjoyed; faith is required for it. to the Jew first. While this was true in terms of history of redemption (2:9, 10; John 4:22; Mark 7:24-30), it was also the pattern of Pauls missionary outreach. Hence, in visiting the cities of Roman world he began by expounding Scripture in the synagogues where possible, and he preached Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises (Acts 9:20; 13:5, 14; 14:1; 17:1, 17; 18:4, 19,26; 19:8). Throughout Romans, Paul is careful not to deny the validity of the God-given privileges of His own people (3:11, 12; 9:4,5).
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