Sometimes in the work-a-day world, we are embarrassed of our Christianity. Sometimes we are afraid to stand up for Jesus Christ. Paul knows how we are and in his Letter to the Romans he reminds us what our attitude should be:
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.”
I don’t know about you, but I know that I need to hear these words. How can I be embarrassed about my faith in Jesus Christ, my belief in the one who saved me from my sinfulness even though I do not deserve it? And what’s more, that salvation is open to everyone. If we live by faith, we are right with God.
The next time I have the opportunity, remembering Paul’s words to us, I will gladly proclaim, “Yes, I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ.” I hope you will too.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.”
I don’t know about you, but I know that I need to hear these words. How can I be embarrassed about my faith in Jesus Christ, my belief in the one who saved me from my sinfulness even though I do not deserve it? And what’s more, that salvation is open to everyone. If we live by faith, we are right with God.
The next time I have the opportunity, remembering Paul’s words to us, I will gladly proclaim, “Yes, I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ.” I hope you will too.
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