What is the meaning of Romans 1:5? Through Him Jesus Christ is the sole channel of God’s saving work. Paul starts by anchoring every blessing “through Him,” reminding us that: • “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). • All things hold together in Christ, so every spiritual gift flows out of His person and finished work (Colossians 1:17, Romans 5:1–2). • Our focus is never on human effort but on the One who said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). on behalf of His name The aim is the honor of Christ’s name, not personal fame. • God set His Son’s name “above every name” so that “every knee should bow” (Philippians 2:9-11). • Paul’s ministry exists “so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you” (2 Thessalonians 1:12). • Carrying His name means representing His character, authority, and reputation (Acts 9:15, John 17:6). we received grace Paul doesn’t claim merit; he highlights a gift. • Grace is unearned favor: “We are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24). • Even ministry ability is grace: “By the grace of God I am what I am” (1 Corinthians 15:10). • Saving and serving grace come together (Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:9). and apostleship Grace is paired with a commission. • An apostle is a sent one with Christ-given authority (Galatians 1:1). • Jesus told Paul, “I have appeared to you… to appoint you as a servant and witness” (Acts 26:16-18). • This role equips God’s people for mission and maturity (Ephesians 4:11-12; Matthew 28:19-20). to call all those among the Gentiles The gospel invitation is global. • God’s promise to Abraham was that “all the families of the earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3). • Isaiah anticipated a “light for the nations” (Isaiah 49:6), fulfilled in Christ and proclaimed by Paul (Acts 13:47). • The mystery is now revealed: Gentiles are “grafted in” and welcomed equally (Romans 16:26; Galatians 3:8). to the obedience that comes from faith Faith and obedience are inseparable; genuine trust produces godly action. • “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17). • Jesus said, “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me” (John 14:21). • The Spirit leads believers to “obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:2). • Paul’s goal is that nations “become obedient to God” through the gospel (Romans 15:18; Acts 6:7). summary Romans 1:5 shows the whole sweep of gospel ministry: everything originates through Christ, aims at His honor, and is empowered by grace. That grace commissions us to go—especially to those far from God—so that they hear, believe, and live in an obedience that naturally flows from trusting Jesus. |
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