Rom 1:16-17 | MHM | STEP | Paul's Discourse on Justification In these verses, Paul begins his important teaching about justification by faith. He explains why he is not ashamed of the gospel, even in a place like Rome where the message of Christ was not respected by many. Paul boldly presents the gospel’s power, its purpose for all people, and the way it reveals God’s righteousness. He also begins to show why everyone—Jews and Gentiles—needs this salvation. v. 16 : Paul says, I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16 ). Even though some people look down on the message of Jesus, Paul is proud of it. The gospel may seem simple or even foolish to some, but it is truly powerful. It is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes . The gospel shows us the way to be saved. But this salvation is only for those who believe. First, the message came to the Jews, but it is now given to everyone, Jews and Gentiles alike (Acts 3:26; Colossians 3:11 ).

‏ Romans 1:16-17

Paul's Discourse on Justification

In these verses, Paul begins his important teaching about justification by faith. He explains why he is not ashamed of the gospel, even in a place like Rome where the message of Christ was not respected by many. Paul boldly presents the gospel’s power, its purpose for all people, and the way it reveals God’s righteousness. He also begins to show why everyone—Jews and Gentiles—needs this salvation.

v. 16: Paul says, I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16 ^a). Even though some people look down on the message of Jesus, Paul is proud of it. The gospel may seem simple or even foolish to some, but it is truly powerful. It is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes. The gospel shows us the way to be saved. But this salvation is only for those who believe. First, the message came to the Jews, but it is now given to everyone, Jews and Gentiles alike (Acts 3:26; Colossians 3:11 ^b).

v. 17: Paul explains why the gospel is so powerful: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (Romans 1:17 ^c). This means that the gospel shows us how to be made right with God, not by our own good works, but by trusting in Jesus. This righteousness is a gift from God, not something we can earn. Paul quotes the Old Testament: The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4 ^d). So, from the beginning to the end, the Christian life is about believing in God, not just following rules.