Day 338, More Insights

Introduction to the book of Romans

How would you introduce yourself to someone you had never met? Paul introduced himself as “a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God” (Romans 1:1). What gospel is this?

The gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 1:3-4, NIV)

At this point in early church history, neither Paul nor Peter had visited Rome. Apparently, Roman Jews who had returned from the Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem, being newly converted Christians (Acts 2:5-11), quickly established churches in Rome. Paul addressed his letter to all the Christians there, both Jews and Gentiles, and not to one particular church. They may have heard of Paul’s reputation, but thus far, he had no opportunity to visit them. While in Corinth, on Paul’s third missionary journey, it is thought that the apostle wrote this letter to the Romans. Since he had never seen them before, Paul introduced himself, shared his mission statement, and laid a foundation for the gospel.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary of the N.T., edited by Walvoord and Zuck, ©1985, p.436.

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