Unashamed of the Gospel

Life’s most embarrassing moments—we tend to recoil when we think about those misspoken words or mistaken actions. We’re ashamed of ourselves for such things and seek desperately to hide from them. Could the same be said of our faith in Jesus Christ? Are we embarrassed to be associated with a crucified Savior? Are we ashamed at times of the gospel? If we’ve ever shrunk from honestly owning Jesus Christ we know what it’s like to be ashamed of the gospel. Fear, uncertainty, or a desire to fit in with others may have prompted us to hide Jesus away. Paul warned Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel. After all, there’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to Jesus. The God of the gospel is full of power and grace. It’s through the gospel that we enter into salvation. It’s through the gospel that we enjoy abundant and endless life. We need never be ashamed about Jesus in our lives. Paul presents plenty of reasons for standing up for the gospel.