The Romans Behind the Song
Unashamed
This song was written to help our church sing the message of Romans: grace for sinners, righteousness through faith, no condemnation in Christ, adoption by the Spirit, and boldness in the gospel.
Explore the song section by section. Each lyric is paired with the passage from Romans that shaped it.
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Gospel Journey
The message behind the music.
“Unashamed” was built from the theological heartbeat of Romans. Every lyric traces the movement of the gospel: sinners rescued by grace, justified through faith, adopted into God’s family, transformed by the Spirit, and sent into the world without fear.
Romans 5
Loved while far from God
Romans 3
Justified by grace
Romans 8
No condemnation
Romans 8
Adopted as children
Romans 1
Unashamed of the gospel
Romans 15
Sent to make Him known
Song Breakdown
Every lyric anchored in Romans.
Verse 1
Grace came near while we were far away
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Verse 1
Grace came near while we were far away
“When I was far from You, You brought me near by grace.”
Romans 5:8
God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Grace for sinners
“The cross has silenced all my shame.”
Romans 5:5
Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Shame silenced
“Christ Jesus took my place not by worth or works but by the Lamb who saves.”
Romans 3:20 / Romans 5:8
By works of the law no human being will be justified in His sight… but God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Grace, Not Works
“Now every chain is falling at the sound of Jesus’ name.”
Romans 8:21 / Romans 10:13
Creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption… For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Freedom in Christ
Pre-Chorus
Standing in the light of grace
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Pre-Chorus
Standing in the light of grace
“So I will stand here armed with the light.”
Romans 13:12
Cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Armor of Light
“If You are for me, who can claim my life?”
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
No Condemnation
“You turned my verdict into victory.”
Romans 5:18
One act of righteousness leads to justification and life.
Justification
“I was raised from the dust, now I belong to Thee.”
Romans 7:4
You also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another.
Raised to New Life
Chorus
The gospel is the power of God to save
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Chorus
The gospel is the power of God to save
“I am unashamed of the gospel.”
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
Unashamed
“It is Your power to save us from sin.”
Romans 1:16
It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
Power to Save
“Jesus, by Your grace, You have rescued me.”
Romans 3:24
We are justified by His grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Grace as Gift
Verse 2
Rescued, adopted, and held by grace
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Verse 2
Rescued, adopted, and held by grace
“Sin had me on the run, but You would not let go.”
Romans 8:30
Those whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called He also justified.
Pursued by Grace
“You found me in the ruin and called me a child of God.”
Romans 8:23
We wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Adoption
“The righteousness of Christ now covers all I am.”
Romans 4:7
Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
Covered by Christ
“By faith from first to last, we’re held in holy hands.”
Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Held Securely
Bridge
Fear overthrown by the Spirit of adoption
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Bridge
Fear overthrown by the Spirit of adoption
“If death cannot condemn me then fear is overthrown.”
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Fear Defeated
“The Spirit of adoption says I am not alone.”
Romans 8:15
You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Adopted by God
“From glory unto glory, You’re shaping me to stand.”
Romans 12:2
Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
Transformation
“I live to make You known to every tribe and land.”
Romans 15
Paul’s ambition was to proclaim Christ among the nations.
Mission