Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Paul was a man chosen by God to bring forth everlasting fruit in ushering men and women into God’s eternal kingdom. Paul’s calling like prophet Jeremiah’s was part of God’s eternal plan of redemption conceived before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4).

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Today, we begin a daily bible-study series beginning with the Book of Romans. I shall endeavour to provide daily refreshing from God’s Word to encourage your heart in the things of God for a new day.

Paul, the author, introduced himself, firstly as a servant of Jesus Christ, secondly, as one called by Jesus Christ and thirdly, an apostle sent by Jesus Christ. His life has been entirely given to one mission – the work of the gospel. He was “separated”, being set apart, for the gospel of God.