The Power of the Gospel

“...for it is the power of God for salvation...” Romans 1:16

Why was Paul bold? “...for it is the power of God for salvation...”
We go from the heart of the apostle - to the heart of the epistle. He was bold to preach because of what the gospel is and what the gospel does. He is unashamed because he knows the power of the gospel - the changed lives he has seen in action.

When you know the power of the gospel, there is a holy boldness to proclaim it. The Greek word for “power” is the word “dunamis.” It is the word we get “dynamite,” “dynamic,” and “dynamo” from.

Most people want to change their lives, but they have no way to do that. We spend all our time, energy, and money trying to clean up the outside, but we never change the heart - but God can!!

The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to change people’s lives - to free them from sin, Satan, judgement, death, and hell - and give them eternal life, hope meaning, peace, and happiness. The gospel is the power of God. Let the world say what it will, but I have seen the power of God change lives.

▸ Look how it changed Paul.
▸ Look how it changed Peter.
▸ Look how it changed disciples.
▸ Look how it has changed you!

How much power does He have, you ask?
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think...” Eph. 3:20