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All about the gospel
Not only did Paul have a burning passion for the believers at Rome, he also could never satisfy his unquenchable thirst to preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was didicated to it - not just…
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A debtor
Paul considered himself a "debtor" - one who was bound or completely obligated to serve not just the cultured and the refined of his day - but the barbarians. Not just those considered to be wise and…
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Missing you
Paul made it very clear that his earnest desire was to go to and be with the church in Rome. But notice the intention for his visit - it was so that he could invest in them spiritually. Not just to see…
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God is my witness
Paul continues to express his thankfulness to the believers at Rome, and goes on to communicate how he is seeking to support them in their ministry. He begins vs. 9 with "For God is my witness" - as…
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One and Many
Paul here inspired by the Holy Spirit of God communicates one of the most magnificent truths ever to impact believers during the church age. We are the "body of Christ"! This body mystery had yet to be…
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1 Corinthians 12:12 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 12:13 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 12:14 (ASV)
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First things first
After Paul's opening paragraph introducing the letter to his audience - Paul begins addressing "first" things "first". It is interesting to see what exactly Paul (inspired by God) does first in this letter…
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Roman Recipients
Paul here addresses his audience - it is to "all" that comprise the church in Rome. Then he goes on to describe these individuals starting first with the fact that they were "beloved of God". It is always…
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Called
This is the second time in six verses that Paul has alluded to the calling that comes from God to the ministry and to His family. Remember in verse one, Paul introduces himself as 1) a servant, and 2)…
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What a combo!
Paul continues to speak of what we have received from the spirit of holiness - when we became a child of God, we received both 1) grace and 2) apostleship. With one comes the other. With the incredible…
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