Are you ashamed of the Gospel?

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:16-17)NIV

Are you ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Be honest with yourself. The Apostle Paul was honest with himself and with everyone else when he wrote this passage to the Christians in Rome through this letter. Christians sometimes have to find a connecting concept to somehow make their faith fit the culture that we live in. Often times fellow believers will preface everything they say with "God willing...." for example I've heard some say "God willing I hope I get over this flu soon" or something of that nature. Well it is God's will that we "proper and be in good health even as our soul prospers" 3 John 1:2 (not tryin to give a prosperity plug here) The point is the Gospel of Jesus should be the air we breath. The birth, the life, the death, the resurrection and the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the power of God to save every believer. Are you afraid someone may call you a Jesus freak or Holy roller? The world says that people who believe in God do so out of desparation or they must be facing some kind of life changing event. They are right. Romans 1:17 says it: For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous WILL LIVE by faith." Hallelujah to the Lamb of God!!!!!
This was my homework assignment from the ministry leaders Bible study class. See you in rehearsal on Wednesday night. Music: Sweet Hour of Prayer, Total Praise, Fanfare and Hymn A Mighty Fortress, Just A Closer Walk. Be prepared to take pictures Wednesday after rehearsal.