REDEEM BY GOD
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because its the Power of God that bring salvation to everyone who believes: first to the jew, then to the Gentile”.
Romans 1:16 NIV
In Romans 1:16-17, Paul begins to discuss one of the main central ideas in the letter to the Romans. In his letter to the churches in Rome is packed with deep insights into the nature of God, the power of Jesus’ work on the cross, and how that shapes how we live our lives. In the beginning of the letter, Paul gives his readers a few summary statements before diving in.
He begins with the gospel. The gospel message is that while humanity was enslaved to sin, Jesus came and lived a perfect human life, and died on the cross in our place. He took on the punishment that we deserved, and paid the price in full.
Now, true life and salvation is available to everyone who believes in that gospel message. It is only through the message of the gospel that we can be truly saved.
Additionally, everyone has the same access to salvation. Nobody has special privilege or status before God to attain salvation first. Every single person on earth can receive salvation from God by believing in Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Paul says that this message originally came to the Jews first, as Jesus’ mission on earth began with the people of God. However, this message spread through Jesus and the apostles to the Gentiles as well. Thus, everybody has access to the saving power of God through Jesus.
If this message is new to you, spend some time each day in God’s Word learning about the message and hope of the gospel. Thank God that He sent Jesus to make salvation available to all people, including yourself. Now, live in the assurance that you are saved and redeemed by God.
SHARE YOUR FAITH
The gospel is powerful to change lives! Who is someone you could share the gospel with today?
Let Us Pray!
Thank you God for the great gift of salvation. Thank you for the mercy and grace and you’ve given to me. Show me ways that I can share this good news with others in my life. In Jesus’, Amen.
