{"id":47174,"date":"2022-11-18T01:21:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T22:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=47174"},"modified":"2025-05-24T00:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T21:21:20","slug":"the-gospel-is-gods-power-that-brings-salvation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2022\/11\/18\/the-gospel-is-gods-power-that-brings-salvation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gospel Is God\u2019s Power That Brings Salvation"},"content":{"rendered":"

If we truly understand the power God has placed in the gospel, we will preach it boldly and passionately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many believers wait for the \u201cright moment\u201d to preach \u2014 waiting for more knowledge, a special anointing, visions, or theological training. But the Bible teaches a different approach. The gospel itself carries divine power, and this power is available to all who believe.<\/p>\n

The gospel is not merely a message; it is the power <\/strong>of God that effects salvation (Romans 1:16). This power is not human ability or eloquence, but God\u2019s sovereign work through the proclamation of Christ crucified and risen (1 Corinthians 1:18). The gospel is the instrument<\/em> God uses to bring about spiritual regeneration and transformation (1 Corinthians 1:21).<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s consider the Scripture:<\/p>\n

Romans 1:15-16<\/strong><\/p>\n

“That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This means the gospel\u2019s power is not dependent on the preacher\u2019s skill but on God\u2019s Spirit working through the message (1 Thessalonians 1:5). Therefore, preaching is an act of faith, trusting that God will save hearts through His Word.<\/p>\n

When you understand this, you will preach without fear or hesitation. Your role is to faithfully proclaim the gospel; God will change hearts. The gospel carries the dynamis<\/strong>\u2014power\u2014to save and transform.<\/p>\n

If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, repented, and been baptized, you already have what it takes to share the good news. Don\u2019t wait for perfect knowledge or miraculous signs like speaking in tongues or visions. The Holy Spirit can work through your simple obedience (Acts 2:38-41).<\/p>\n

The empowerment for ministry is given by the Holy Spirit, but it does not mean waiting passively. Jesus commissioned His disciples to go and preach before<\/strong> Pentecost (Luke 10:1-9). This teaches us that obedience and action come first, then empowerment.<\/p>\n

For example, Peter preached repentance and forgiveness before he spoke in tongues (Acts 2). So what is holding you back?<\/p>\n

Luke 10:17<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The seventy returned with joy and said, \u2018Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Your small step to preach can bring great change, because the gospel is God\u2019s power\u2014not human ability.<\/p>\n

So, get up and start sharing Jesus\u2019 message. Don\u2019t focus on your weaknesses. God\u2019s power is in the gospel words you proclaim (1 Corinthians 2:4-5). People won\u2019t focus on your flaws, but on the transforming Word of God. You will be amazed at God\u2019s work through you.<\/p>\n

May the Lord bless you abundantly.<\/strong><\/p>\n