How does Romans 1:5 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? Text in View “Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience of faith.” “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Shared Authority: “Through Him … in the name” • Both passages ground the mission squarely “through Him” (Jesus) and “in the name” of the Triune God. • Romans stresses that grace and apostleship are “received,” not self-bestowed—matching Jesus’ own commissioning authority in Matthew. • Acts 1:8 echoes the same source: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses…” Universal Scope: “All Gentiles” = “All Nations” • Romans: “all … Gentiles.” • Matthew: “make disciples of all nations.” • Paul’s phrase broadens “Gentiles” to every ethnic group, the very field Jesus laid out. • Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 5:9 frame Scripture’s consistent story—God blessing every people group through the gospel. Goal in Both Texts: Obedience Flowing from Faith • Romans: “obedience of faith.” • Matthew: “teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.” • True gospel ministry never stops at conversion; it nurtures a life that actually obeys Jesus. • John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Means and Motivation: Grace, Presence, and Purpose • Romans highlights “grace and apostleship”—divine enablement and clear commissioning. • Matthew promises, “I am with you always”—the unbroken presence that fuels the mission. • 2 Corinthians 12:9 assures, “My grace is sufficient for you,” linking grace with service. Practical Takeaways – Mission is not optional; both passages portray it as the normal outflow of receiving grace. – Our target audience is as wide as humanity; no culture or person is outside Christ’s call. – The message must aim for transformed living—faith that shows up in obedience. – Confidence rests on His authority and presence, not on our resources. Living It Out Receive the same grace, accept the same commission, and step into your corner of “all nations” so that others join the ever-growing chorus of “obedience of faith” to the glory of Jesus’ name. |
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