ashamed of it when he has never been shamed by it. We can be sure that the gospel is such that we will never have to be ashamed of it. It never fails. (2) The gospel’s effectiveness is emphasized in verses 16b, 17. The word “power” is one that refers to ability. “Power of God unto salvation” means that the gospel says, “God can save.” When Christ is preached, God can save. Who then can He save? “Everyone that believeth.” Two or three important things need to be noted about this. First, any person