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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*


_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Monday, July 20th 2026_

*WHAT THE GOSPEL TRULY IS*

_For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…_ *(Romans 1:16)*

It’s possible for someone to believe in Jesus and yet not truly understand what the Gospel is. This is why the Apostle Paul, writing to Christians in Rome, said, *“I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.”* These were Christians, yet he still needed to preach the Gospel to them.

That tells you something profound: the Gospel is more than the mere announcement of Jesus Christ; it’s a revelation that must be understood. Many say they’re preaching the Gospel, but not everything said in the name of Christ is the Gospel. The Gospel has a definite content, a definite power, and a definite purpose.

Paul defines it clearly: *“it is the power of God unto salvation.”* That means the Gospel isn’t just a message; it is God’s power in operation—His dynamic ability to save, transform, deliver, and establish in righteousness everyone who believes. If you want to experience God’s power, you must understand the Gospel because that’s where His power is revealed.

Then comes the deeper truth: *“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed…”* (Romans 1:17). The righteousness of God is unveiled in the Gospel. Until a man understands the Gospel, he cannot truly know God's righteousness. Many desire to be right with God but they don’t understand the Gospel that reveals it.

That’s where we come in. As we preach and teach the Gospel, the righteousness that is of God, one that comes from Him, not from man, is unveiled. This righteousness makes you right with God, gives you boldness in His presence, and establishes you in dominion.

Furthermore, the Bible says this righteousness is revealed *“…from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith”* (Romans 1:17). This means it’s a progressive unveiling. The more you walk in faith, the more this righteousness becomes evident in your life. This is the life of the one who has received this righteousness—a life governed by faith, sustained by faith, and expressed through faith.

So, what is the Gospel? It’s not merely the story of Jesus. It’s not just the announcement of His death, burial, and resurrection. The Gospel is the unveiling of what His death, burial, and resurrection accomplished. It’s the revelation of God’s righteousness: how a man is made right with God, not by works, but by faith. We’ll learn more in our next study.

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I thank you for the Gospel of Christ, which is your power unto salvation. My understanding is enlightened to know the righteousness revealed in the Gospel. I walk in the consciousness of this righteousness and live by faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Romans 1:16-17* For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. *17* For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

*Romans 3:21-22* But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; *22* Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

*1 Corinthians 1:17-18* For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. *18* For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 26:19-32 & Psalm 19-20

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Galatians 6:1-9 & Isaiah 40

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