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… God is true to His character:
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… God is right in His judgment:
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… God is faithful to His promises:
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… God is faithful to His promises:
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.”