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Not Ashamed of the Gospel, Romans 1:16
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. In this message from Romans 1:16, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must never be ashamed of Christ and why our confidence in proclaiming the gospel rests in God’s saving power.Listen or Watch
Confidence in the Gospel
Paul was eager to preach in Rome because he knew the power of the message entrusted to him. Rome possessed wealth, military strength, and cultural influence, but none of those things could forgive sin or reconcile sinners to God.The gospel announces what God has accomplished through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its saving power comes from God, giving Christians confidence to proclaim it faithfully.In This Message
- Christians must not be ashamed of the gospel.
- The gospel is the power of God.
- Humanity’s deepest need is salvation from sin.
- Salvation is received through faith in Christ alone.
- Jews and Gentiles are saved through the same gospel.
Salvation Through Faith in Christ Alone
Faith rests in Jesus Christ and His finished work. Our morality, ministry, religious knowledge, and good intentions cannot justify us before God. Christ alone is our righteousness and our hope.Paul’s words “to everyone who believes” also remind us that the gospel crosses cultural, ethnic, and social boundaries. Every kind of sinner needs the same Savior.Proclaim Christ Faithfully
Christians face pressure to soften biblical truth or seek the world’s approval. Romans 1:16 calls us to speak with humility, patience, compassion, and conviction, trusting God to work through His Word.Believe the gospel. Treasure Christ. Teach this truth to your children, share it with your neighbors, and never be ashamed of the Savior.Scripture: Romans 1:16 Preacher: Dave Jenkins Series: Romans: The Gospel That Changes EverythingExplore more biblical teaching at Servants of Grace, subscribe to the podcast, and share this message to encourage others to stand confidently in Christ.For more messages, visit Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything or our YouTube channel.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
