Day 27: Romans 1:1-17

“I am obligated”

We are debtors to the gospel (Rom. 1:14).  We owe the gospel to all people.  Therefore, we must proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We should not be ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes (v. 16).  What is the gospel?  The gospel is Jesus Christ.  It is His birth, His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the tomb.  It is the virgin birth of Jesus Christ (Mt. 1:18).  It is Jesus, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, crucified on the cross to redeem our sins (Rom. 1:4).  And it is Jesus, who rose from the dead after three days (v. 4).  The nature and holiness of Jesus Christ are the gospel (vv. 3-4).  We, as chosen ones, are appointed for this gospel (v. 1).  We must proclaim this gospel to both believers and non-believers alike, because we are debtors to the gospel for all people.