Are You Embarrassed or Ashamed of Your Faith. (Romans 1: 16-17)
Mar 28, 2025
Believers often grapple with sharing their faith due to fear and societal pressures. Paul’s bold declaration in Romans inspires confidence in the gospel's power for salvation. The discussion delves into salvation's transformative nature, emphasizing that faith is not merely an intellectual exercise but an active trust in Christ. Understanding righteousness through justification and sanctification is key. The call to boldly embrace the gospel is a central theme, urging listeners to overcome shame and confidently live out their faith.
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Reasons for Unashamed Faith
Paul's reasons for being unashamed of the gospel are its power for salvation and its revelation of God's righteousness.
These concepts are central to the book of Romans.
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Three Dimensions of Salvation
Salvation has past, present, and future aspects: being saved from sin's penalty, power, and presence.
This contrasts with a limited view of salvation as a one-time event.
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Active Trust, Not Just Assent
Biblical faith involves not only intellectual assent but also active trust and reliance.
It's about entrusting your life to the truth of the gospel, not just agreeing with it.
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Habakkuk
Heath Thomas
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Romans 1
The First Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans
The Apostle Paul
Romans 1 is the first chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, written by Paul the Apostle. It introduces the core messages of Christianity, including the Gospel, faith, righteousness, and God's wrath against sin. Paul emphasizes the power of the Gospel for salvation and the revelation of God's righteousness through faith.
Welcome to This Episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast
Are You Ashamed of Your Faith?
Some believers struggle with openly sharing their faith. Whether due to fear of rejection, uncertainty in answering tough questions, or cultural resistance to Christianity, many hesitate to speak boldly about the gospel. But in Romans 1:16-17, Paul makes a powerful declaration: "I am not ashamed of the gospel."
In this episode, we explore why Paul had such confidence and how we can develop the same boldness. We will discuss:
The key themes in Romans 1:1-17, including Paul's calling and his eagerness to preach the gospel.
The meaning of salvation in past, present, and future contexts.
How the gospel is the power of God for salvation and reveals the righteousness of God.
The biblical call to live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4) and what that means for us today.
Paul understood that salvation is not just about being saved from sin’s penalty but also about being transformed daily and ultimately being glorified in eternity. This gospel message is for everyone.
As we journey through the book of Romans in upcoming episodes, we will see how righteousness is both declared through justification and produced in our lives through sanctification. Faith is the key.
So, are you ashamed of the gospel? Or will you stand boldly, knowing it is the very power of God at work in the world?
Join us as we unpack these foundational truths and learn to live out our faith with confidence.
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