Romans 1:16 - 25

I am not ashamed of the gospel.

A. Culture: The Roman Empire was polytheistic. (There were many gods. The Romans Worshiped Gods going back to the Greek Empire.

1. Not Ashamed - Greek Definition: to be ashamed v. — to be or become characterized by feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, or remorse.

a. 2 Tim. 1:8

2. Christianity was not popular.

3. GREEK NAME - Roman

a. ZEUS - JUPITER = King of the Gods

b. HERMES - Mercury = Messenger of the Gods

c. HADES - PLUTO = God of the Underworld