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.
Romans 1:16 (KJV)
The word “gospel” is mentioned in the Bible 98 times. Romans 1:16 is a verse packed with doctrine about the gospel. We see:
- Its source (Galatians 1:6-12)
- Its significance (Ephesians 1:13)
- Its scope (Matthew 24:14, Mark 13:10, Mark 16:15)
- Its strength
The Power to Convict
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
2 Corinthians 4:4 (KJV)
The Power to Confirm
- It confirmed our need for salvation. (Romans 1:17-20)
- It confirmed our need for service. (1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 16:25)
The Power to Compel
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
Romans 1:14-15 (KJV)
Dispensation is the management of a household or of household affairs specifically the management, oversight, administration, of other’s property; the office of a manager or overseer, stewardship.
We have an obligation to tell others!