Sermon 207

📖 SERMON 207 — THE GOSPEL: THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION

Preacher: Rev. G. S. Kok
Date:
Scripture: Romans 1:16–17
Subject: THE GOSPEL — THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION

INTRODUCTION

Paul glories in the gospel. Though many despised it, he was not ashamed. Neither were the believers in Rome. The gospel had reached them, saved them, and strengthened them. Paul explains why he is not ashamed.

I. THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD

1. It is God’s power — not man’s idea, not a human philosophy.
2. It works mightily wherever it is preached.
3. It transforms lives.
4. It accomplishes what no earthly power can accomplish — salvation.

II. IT IS THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION

1. Salvation from sin’s guilt.
2. Salvation from sin’s dominion.
3. Salvation from death and eternal destruction.
4. Salvation unto life, righteousness, and eternal communion with God.

III. IT IS FOR EVERYONE THAT BELIEVETH

1. No distinction of Jew or Greek.
2. Not of works, not of merit, but of faith.
3. Faith is the God-given instrument by which the gift is received.

IV. THE REASON: “THEREIN IS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD REVEALED”

1. Not man’s righteousness but God’s righteousness.
2. Revealed in Christ, fulfilled by Christ, and given through Christ.
3. Received only by faith — from faith to faith.
4. As it is written: “The just shall live by faith.”

CONCLUSION

Are you ashamed of the gospel?
Do you believe it?
Have you received the righteousness of God?
Without it, none shall stand.