For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth….” ~Romans 1:16
We Have Been Given Good News to Share.
Have you ever received news so wonderful that you couldn’t wait to tell someone about it? Perhaps it was the birth of a child, a wedding, a new job, or an answer to prayer. When something good happens in our lives, we naturally want to share it with others. But as Christians, we have been given news far greater than anything this world can offer.
We have been given the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
We have experienced the love of God, the forgiveness of sin, the hope of eternal life, and the transforming power of His grace. Why would we keep such wonderful news to ourselves?
Jesus did not save us simply so we could enjoy the blessings of salvation privately. He called us to become witnesses of His goodness and to make His message known.
Sharing Our Faith Is an Expression of Our Love for Others.
Matthew 22:39 tells us to “love our neighbor as ourselves”.
If we truly believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life, shouldn’t that truth motivate us to care about the eternal destiny of others? Sharing the Gospel is more than fulfilling a religious responsibility. It is an expression of genuine love.
We don’t share our faith because we think we are better than someone else. We share because we recognize that we, too, need God’s mercy and grace. Remember: We are not trying to win an argument; we are trying to introduce people to the Savior!
We Must Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel.
Romans 1:16 reminds us that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation.
Notice that Paul did not say the Gospel was simply good advice, religious information, or a philosophy for living.
He said it is the POWER of God! The Gospel has the power to:
- Forgive the guilty
- Bring hope to the hopeless
- Deliver people from the bondage of sin
- Transform hearts and lives
- Give eternal life to those who believe
We don’t have to be ashamed of the message, and we don’t have to apologize for the truth of God’s Word.
We may not have every answer, but we know the One Who does.
- Don’t measure your obedience by how quickly someone accepts your message.
- Our responsibility is to faithfully share.
- God’s responsibility is to bring the increase.
We were not saved to sit, soak, and enjoy God’s blessings. We were saved to shine His light, share His love, and proclaim His Gospel!
Blessings!
Pastor Ernest F. Fink
Founding Pastor
