Romans 15:25-29, Fulness of the Blessing of the Gospel of Christ

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Romans 15:25-29 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. 28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

The Apostle Paul speaks of his unfinished business in carrying the contributions of the churches in Macedonia and Achaia to the brethren in Jerusalem. He speaks of the care and concern for the well-being of God’s people in helping out their practical needs. This is a spiritual fruit on the part of the Gentile churches to be able to minister to the saints in Jerusalem from which they have received spiritual benefit through the work of the Apostle Paul. In his letter to the Corinthians, he speaks of this liberal giving of the churches in Philippi:

2 Corinthians 8:1-4 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

The work of the gospel brings spiritual blessings from God. The Apostle Paul carries God’s blessing to the church in Rome by his coming presence with them. He imparts to them spiritual insight into God’s perspective of life on earth that will benefit them for eternity. This is the selfless work of the gospel that he brings to the churches. A blessed example. Amen.