The Gospel of Grace: A Walk Through Romans
Section 1: The Power of God unto Salvation (Romans 1–3) Romans 1: Unashamed of the Gospel Scripture Focus: "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." (Rom.1:16) Today's Lesson Romans chapter 1 lays out the foundational truth of the gospel of Christ committed to the apostle Paul. Paul introduces himself as an apostle separated unto the gospel of God, which concerns His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord (Rom.1:1-3). The primary doctrinal truth established here is that the gospel is not a system of human works; it is the power of God unto salvation to every person who believes (Rom.1:16). In this present dispensation, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, establishing that the just shall live by faith (Rom.1:17). Paul clearly demonstrates the complete ruin of humanity under sin. Though mankind knew God through creation, they glorified Him not ...