Romans 1:1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,… I. ITS NATURE — a gospel (ver. 1). II. ITS ANTIQUITY. It was promised before in the Holy Scriptures by the prophets (ver. 2). III. ITS CENTRAL IDEA. The Lord Jesus Christ (ver. 3). IV. ITS INSTRUMENTALITY. Men, apostles, with the truth, not priests with things to do, but men with a truth to teach (ver. 5). V. THE IMMEDIATE AND ALTERNATE AIMS. The obedience of faith in the reception of the truth, a holy sainthood to the man who receives it (vers. 5-7). VI. ITS SUPERNATURAL AND SPIRITUAL ELEMENTS. Grace and peace, etc. (ver. 7). VII. ITS SPHERE. It is to go abroad into the whole World, and be exhibited there (ver. 8). (T. Binney.) Parallel Verses KJV: Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,WEB: Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, |
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