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
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
“You turned my verdict into victory.”
Romans 5:18
One act of righteousness leads to justification and life.
Justification
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
“Jesus, by Your grace, You have ransomed 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
Adopted and no longer condemned
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Verse 2
Adopted and no longer condemned
“No longer orphaned, now I bear Your name.”
Romans 8:15
You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Adoption
“There is no condemnation now for me.”
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Freedom in Christ
Bridge
Sent into the world with boldness
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Bridge
Sent into the world with boldness
“Send me out to tell the nations who You are.”
Romans 15:20
I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named.
Gospel Mission
“I will not be silent of the grace that changed my heart.”
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation.
Bold Witness
Final Chorus
Standing firm in the gospel
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Final Chorus
Standing firm in the gospel
“By faith I stand, by grace redeemed.”
Romans 5:1
Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Justified by Faith
“Unashamed until the whole world sees.”
Romans 10:14
How are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard?
Gospel Proclamation