1. Romans 1:16-17

2. Unashamed of the gospel because … It is the saving power of God  OT power  OT salvation  Salvation in Paul’s writings We think of salvation as “ … the state of post-mortem bliss enjoyed by the redeemed in a more or less disembodied ‘heaven.’” NT Wright

3. Unashamed of the gospel because … It saves everyone who believes ­without exception ­without distinction But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.... John 1:12

4. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” “right” character or behavior “right” status

5. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness…. Psalm 11:7

6. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character ­God’s activities God is true to His character: “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness! …For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me. In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. Psalm 143:1, 11

7. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character ­God’s activities God is right in His judgment: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” Genesis 18:25

8. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character ­God’s activities God is faithful to His promises: The Lord has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:2–3

9. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character ­God’s activities God is faithful to His promises: …for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29

10. Unashamed of the gospel because … It reveals the righteousness of God ­“conformity to a standard” ­God’s character ­God’s activities “…from faith to faith … ” “The righteous person shall live by faith.”