Context: Romans 1:1. Paul introduces himself and his role. He is an apostle set apart for the gospel of God.
So often we read that and think the "of" means "about". In that case it doesn't. The Greek says, "εὐαγγέλιον Θεοῦ." The ending on the word for God is a genitive. It means that the good news that Paul has been set apart for is owned by God.
It's God's gospel. Thus the power of gospel is in itself because God himself acts through it. God is interested in it being proclaimed in a way that glorifies him. He will take action in the short-term and in the long against those who act like it's their own gospel.
There will be a performance review at the end of time where all believers will stand before God and give account for what they have said and done. If the gospel does indeed belong to God, it will be terrifying for those who attempted to steal it from him.
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