“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.”Romans 1:16 NLT
One that went before Paul was also not ashamed:
“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.”
Hebrews 12:2 NLT
For a Jew to accept Jesus as saviour and turn his back on the fulfilment of the law through works was shameful. Yet, Paul was not ashamed. Many would find themselves in this position. I turned my back on the belief that a Catholic deserves eternal life just by being a Catholic, and chose to believe that I am right with God because of Jesus. In Nepal there are many Gods and they are tied to the culture in Nepal. To become a Christian is to disengage from culture and potentially family.
For Jesus the shame of the crucifixion was massive. His family had turned their backs on Him. His mother was the only one with Him when He died. After He arose from the dead His brothers and sisters came to know the truth about His deity, then they believed.
Let us join with Paul and claim, “I am not ashamed of teh gospel for it is life to everyone who believes!” Amen!
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