During the last two days, we have practiced and proclaimed the gospel to our community. Both Love Day and Freedom Celebration were outward expressions of the good news about Jesus Christ loving the world. But why not make it a lifestyle that continues year-round? Today we will explore four reasons Paul the apostle was not ashamed of the gospel.

I. Because It’s Good News

II. Because It’s God’s Power

III. Because It’s Given Freely

IV. Because It Gets Us Right

Talk with God: Meditate on “the righteousness of God” (v. 17) and spend time in worship as you thank Him for the salvation and freedom He’s given you through His

Son’s sacrifice.

Talk with others: Come alongside a believing friend or family member facing sorrow or difficulty this week and encourage them to rest in God’s grace and continue to “live by faith” (v. 17).

Talk with kids: Why is Jesus the perfect and final sacrifice for sin?

“When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. ‘Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?’ the servant asked. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha” (2 Kings 6:15-17, NIV).

Evidence for the Supernatural

1. Documented Miracles

2. Deathbed Visions

3. Near-Death Experiences

4. Angelic Encounters

5. Mystical Dreams

6. Divine Experiences

Receive salvation through Christ so you can be confident that you’ll spend eternity with Him (see 1 John 5:13).

Put on the full armor of God (see Ephesians 6:10-18).