Tag: Devotion

Romans 1:1-6 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

Paul exhorts the believers in Rome to be witnesses for Christ for they too are “the called of Jesus Christ”. We are called to faith and obedience. He reminded them of their common mission to reach out to the nations with the gospel beginning in their home city of Rome and extending their outreach beyond to the uttermost part of the Roman Empire.

Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Jesus is born the seed of David according to the flesh and He is the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness. Paul tells us that Jesus is both fully man and fully God. He is the God-Man. As Man, He was a descendant of David. As God, Jesus is the exact representation of God (Hebrews 1:3). He is divinely God characterised by holiness.

Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

The gospel message was first published by the written testimony of the prophets in the Old Testament consisting of 5 books of the Law (Genesis to Deuteronomy), 12 historical books (Joshua to Esther), 5 wisdom books (Job to Son of Solomon), 5 books of Major Prophets (Isaiah to Daniel) and 12 books of the Minor Prophets (Hosea to Malachi). The theme was concerning God’s Son Jesus Christ.

Jesus confirmed this in Luke 24:44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

The Gospel of God declares Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, made of the seed of David according to the flesh. He is the Saviour of the world. He was of the seed of David. It is Jesus Christ who gave David life, who brought David into existence. Jesus Christ is the Giver of all human life (John 1:3-4). And yet Jesus Christ is the offspring, the descendant of David, according to the flesh. How could Jesus Christ be both the Giver of David’s life and yet He is the offspring of David? Except He be the living and true God, the Christ!

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.