Romans 15:25 - God's Saints But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. Truth to Learn All Christians are saints. Behind the Words The word translated “minister” should be a familiar word to us by now. It is the Greek word diakoneō, a verb meaning “to...
Romans 15:24 – A Friendly Visit
Romans 15:24 - A Friendly Visit whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. Truth to Learn Paul wanted...
Romans 15:23 – Desire to Serve
Romans 15:23 - Desire to Serve But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you, Truth to Learn Paul followed his desires, except when God changed his plan. Behind the Words The word “now” is translated from...
Romans 15:22 – Submitted and Committed
Romans 15:22 - Submitted and Committed For this reason I also have been much hindered from coming to you. Truth to Learn Doing God’s will often means not doing what we want to do. Behind the Words “For this reason” is from the Greek word dio. This is made up...
Romans 15:21 – Evangelistic Tenacity
Romans 15:21 - Evangelistic Tenacity but as it is written: "To whom He was not announced, they shall see; and those who have not heard shall understand." Truth to Learn Isaiah prophesied about Gentiles believing in the Messiah. Behind the Words “Announced” is from anangellō, which is made up of...
Romans 15:20 – Singular Ambition
Romans 15:20 - Singular Ambition And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression...
Romans 15:19 – Submissive Service
Romans 15:19 - Submissive Service in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Truth to Learn We need to submissively serve God wherever He leads us. Behind the...
Romans 15:18 – Give Him Credit
Romans 15:18 - Give Him Credit For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient— Truth to Learn God gets all the credit for what is accomplished through us. Behind the...
Romans 15:17 – All God’s Doing
Romans 15:17 - All God's Doing Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in the things which pertain to God. Truth to Learn We should take no credit for our abilities or for what we accomplish; we should give God all the credit. Behind the Words “Glory” is...
Romans 15:16 – Ministerial Calling
Romans 15:16 - Ministerial Calling that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message...