---NOT ASHAMED / CHRIST JESUS PAID MY SIN-DEBT ~

--"We have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world."
---(1 John 4:14 / NIV)--

---There is a huge amount of messaging today that says, “You should be ashamed of the gospel.” We’re reminded of bad chapters from the history of the Church and bad actors in the name of the Church. We hear, “How dare you advocate for that. You should be ashamed!”

-My response is, “How dare you manipulate history and twist the record and deny my heritage. I am not ashamed of the gospel!” I’m not ashamed to say I believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, God’s Son. I’m not ashamed to say I believe that He was born of a virgin and died on a Roman cross. I’m not ashamed to say I believe God raised Him to life again, and He ascended to Heaven, where He is seated at the right hand of the Father. I’m not ashamed to say He’s coming back to the earth to judge the living and the dead. I’m not ashamed to say that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord of all. No, I’m not ashamed of the gospel!

THINK ABOUT IT
Grace is free but it is not cheap. Jesus paid the price for our redemption that we might be free to live for Him. No matter the argument or opposition, let’s determine to identify with and own the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

PRAYER
"Heavenly Father, I am not ashamed of the Gospel—it is an honor to proclaim that Jesus is my Savior and Lord over all. Help me not be embarrassed and therefore miss opportunities to attest to the grace and truth that come through Him and Him alone. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson