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“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ” (Rom. 1:1).…

Romans Word Cloud In most of the New Testament letters, rather than the typical Greco-Roman greeting chaire, literally joy, one finds the formula “grace and peace” (charis kai eirene).The typical Jewish greeting is shalom, which the Greek Old Testament usually translates eirene. “For the Hebrews and the people of the New Testament peace was not so much […]…

The book of Romans is actually a letter, written in Greek, that the apostle Paul wrote to the believers in the city of Rome. In ancient times, the writer of a letter would first of all introduce themselves by using their most important positions or titles. But notice how Paul starts his letter. He gives none of his academic or religious qualifications. He doesn’t even call himself an “apostle.” Instead he calls himself a “slave” – a slave of Christ Jesus. That is exactly what the word translated here as servant meant in the Greek.…

After having introduced himself as a servant of Christ, he next then introduces himself as an apostle. The word “apostle” means a messenger, or one who is sent on a mission. In the New Testament, an apostle is someone who, having been a witness of the resurrection of Jesus, is called by Jesus, being sent to proclaim the Gospel of his death and resurrection. Paul’s claim to be an apostle annoyed the original disciples whom Jesus had chosen during his ministry on earth, because they believed that only they, who had walked and talked with Jesus in the flesh, and been specially chosen by him, had the right to be called apostles.…

The book of Romans is actually a letter, written in Greek, that the apostle Paul wrote to the believers in the city of Rome. In ancient times, the writer of a letter would first of all introduce themselves by using their most important positions or titles. But notice how Paul starts his letter. He gives none of his academic or religious qualifications. He doesn’t even call himself an “apostle.” Instead he calls himself a “slave” – a slave of Christ Jesus. That is exactly what the word translated here as servant meant in the Greek.…

After having introduced himself as a servant of Christ, he next then introduces himself as an apostle. The word “apostle” means a messenger, or one who is sent on a mission. In the New Testament, an apostle is someone who, having been a witness of the resurrection of Jesus, is called by Jesus, being sent to proclaim the Gospel of his death and resurrection. Paul’s claim to be an apostle annoyed the original disciples whom Jesus had chosen during his ministry on earth, because they believed that only they, who had walked and talked with Jesus in the flesh, and been specially chosen by him, had the right to be called apostles.…

And now, deep breath, I tackle Romans. The Gospels give you a ground level view of Jesus. There have been quiet seasons in my life, 2003-4, and this year, when the first thing I have done in the mornings is read a short Gospel passage. And it is as if Jesus strolls into my room, full […]…

The third qualification by which Paul introduces himself is that he has been “set apart for the gospel.” As with his “calling,” the distinction that Paul is making here is that he didn’t set himself apart, but it was God’s doing. For the apostle Paul, everything is by the will and the grace of God. Paul sees himself as having a special purpose in life. He has been “separated” from other people, for the purpose of the Gospel.…

Be separated from sin By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: Romans 1 vs 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, se……

The third qualification by which Paul introduces himself is that he has been “set apart for the gospel.” As with his “calling,” the distinction that Paul is making here is that he didn’t set himself apart, but it was God’s doing. For the apostle Paul, everything is by the will and the grace of God. Paul sees himself as having a special purpose in life. He has been “separated” from other people, for the purpose of the Gospel.…