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scripture sunday: the romans project: romans 1:15-16

February 23, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

Romans 1:16

 

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.

Romans 1:15-16 (NIV)

Still at it,

Sandy

Memorizing with Ann Voskamp and The Romans Project.

The Romans Project - Bible Memory Group


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  1. Chip says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    “the gospel,
    because it is the power of God”

    Sandy,
    My college English teacher said she was teaching the gospel by teaching language. Then she quoted John,
    “In the beginning was the word. And the Word was God.”

    Enjoyed your blog.

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Love that, Chip. Thanks for coming by.

  2. Cynthia says

    February 23, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Sandy,
    I just found you, through Courtney’s blog. What a treat to read your posts! I will be visiting, often. I, too, will continue to preach the gospel, through my art and through my living. Blessings to you. ~Cynthia

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      Oh, I’m so glad to see you, Cynthia! I’ll love to see you back. Thank you.

  3. Lyli@3dLessons4Life says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Yes! We had communion this weekend, and my heart is full with that sweet confidence in the Gospel’s power…. Thanks for sharing!

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      We shared in communion today, too. Powerful.

  4. Linda Stoll says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    … oh yes, Sandy! no shame! only grace and strength that runs abundantly and oh-so-deep!

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:47 pm

      Yes, Linda. Deep. That we would be as eager to share as Paul was. Eager over obligated.

  5. Trinity says

    February 23, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I am NOT ashamed of God’s mighty gospel. It is powerful, it is life, it is strength,…

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:48 pm

      Amen.

  6. Marilyn says

    February 24, 2013 at 9:00 am

    My FAVORITE verse!

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:48 pm

      😀

  7. Joanne Norton says

    February 24, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Yep, I DO want to preach the gospel, in one way or another. Still trying to figure out the best ways to bring it to our present day life and hit hearts. ” HMMM?-ing” a little too often. Oh, well … God is Bigger [which is a good thing].

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      Step by step, maybe. Meeting needs as they cross our paths. As Jesus did. He’s much bigger, but He worked in small ways. I think you live the gospel…

  8. Sharon O says

    February 24, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Beautiful picture and verse… may we never be ashamed to say we love our Lord.

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      Never. No. Not ever ashamed.

  9. Janis Cox says

    February 24, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    I am still memorizing too. Love seeing it hear. And I love that part.. I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. AMEN.
    Blessings
    Janis

    • Sandra says

      February 24, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Hang in there, Janis. We can do it. Yes, we can.

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