Romans 1:16-17
For I am not ashamed of the gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1-5
for it is the power of God for salvation
sótéria (so-tay-ree’-ah): deliverance, salvation
to everyone who believes
to the Jew first and also to the Greek
Romans 1:17
for in it, the righteousness of God
dikaiosuné (dik-ah-yos-oo’-nay): righteousness, justice.
The central dilemma for all of humanity is obtaining righteousness.
is revealed
God has revealed the standard of righteousness through the person of Jesus.
God has revealed the means of attaining righteousness through faith in Jesus.
from faith for faith
“The righteous shall live by faith.”
Salvation comes through righteousness, and righteousness comes through faith.