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How do we know the Gospel is the power of God for salvation?

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The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation as stated in Romans 1:16, because it is through the Gospel that God imparts faith to those He has chosen.

In Romans 1:16, Paul emphatically declares, 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.' This verse highlights the Gospel's role as God's ordained means of salvation, wherein the Spirit works to give faith to the elect. The Apostle affirmatively connects the Gospel with the unveiling of God's righteousness, stating in Romans 1:17 that 'therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith.' This indicates that the message of the Gospel not only conveys truth but also actively participates in the process of salvation, as it convinces sinners of their need for Christ and imparts the faith necessary to believe. It underscores the sovereignty of God in salvation, disproving any notion that faith arises from human reasoning or ability.
Scripture References: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 10:17, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 1:21-23

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A Two-Fold Revelation
Darvin Pruitt · Apr 17, 2016
The Just Shall Live By HIS Faith
Mikal Smith · Oct 22, 2023
The Call Of The Gospel
Eric Floyd · Oct 22, 2025
The Revelation of God
Bill Parker · Apr 22, 2018
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Christ
Tom Harding · Sep 6, 2020
The Righteousness of God
Jim Casey · Sep 25, 2016
The Found, Followers & Finders of Christ
Paul Mahan · May 1, 2022
Salvation By Revelation
Eric Lutter · Jul 21, 2019
The Three-fold Effect Of Preaching
Fred Evans · Feb 22, 2020
For Our Perfecting
Eric Lutter · Jul 18, 2021
God Is Light
Marvin Stalnaker · Apr 8, 2018
Preaching Christ Crucified
David Eddmenson · Mar 31, 2019
If The House Be Worthy
Paul Mahan · Jan 8, 2023
Two Things Revealed In The Gospel
Joe Galuszek · Jul 3, 2016
First Things First
Rick Warta · Apr 25, 2016
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