ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL?

The gospel message ("Good News") does not flatter humanity. It tells us that we are not good enough for Heaven as we are, but are sinners worthy of Hell. Thank God for salvation and grace.

Because of human reasoning and pride, the gospel message tempts many Christians to be ashamed of it. The apostle Paul was not ashamed.

Romans 1:16 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.

Preachers who go soft on sin and never preach about Hell are ashamed of the gospel. Believers who fail to witness when the opportunity presents itself are ashamed of the gospel.

When everything comes down, when all men fail, Jesus will still be standing.

A close, daily relationship with God will make us unashamed of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- our merciful Redeemer, our Rock, our Fortress, our Deliverer, our God, and our strength?