The ""Power"" Of The Gospel
Sources: KJ Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words & Strongs Concordance
The Greek word "dunamis" translates in english to the word Power;
"Dunamis" is where we get the english word Dynamite.
Romans 1:16 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.
The gospel of Christ, is the ""Dynamite Power of God"" That leads us to salvation. Offered to anyone that, places thier faith in the redemptive sin atoning sacrifice. Found in the death (sins wage paid) butial & resurrection (God's receipt, payment received) of Jesus the Christ)
Rom 1:16 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.
QUESTION: Does Rom 1:16 say: to everyone that does good works? Or to everyone that keeps the law? Or to everyone that is baptized? Or to everyone that joins a Church? Or everyone that tithes?
ANSWER: NO! Scriprure doesn't say any of those things. It clearly says: To everyone that "believeth" the Gospel.
Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Supporting scripture on belief/FAITH alone: John 3:15, John 3:16, John 3:18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:35, John 6:40, John 6:47, John 11:25, John 11:26, Act 10:43, Rom 9:33, Rom 10:11 & 13, 1 Pet 2:6, 1 Jn 5:5.