Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first… I. WHAT THERE IS IN THE GOSPEL, TO MAKE CARNAL MEN ASHAMED OF IT. 1. It proceeds upon principles so contrary to the natural man, and so brings down human reasoning and the pride of intellect, that men are shocked at its positions and requirements. 2. It exposes a man's great idol. 3. It demands absolute submission. 4. The world attributes regard to it to weakness of either the head or heart. 5. It levels men. II. WHY PAUL WAS NOT ASHAMED OF IT. Because he knew it to be — 1. The power of God. 2. The power of God to the greatest end — salvation. (R. Cecil, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. |
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