Romans 1:1-7
A Verse-By-Verse study through Romans
The Book of Romans (Based on KJV)
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PAUL PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS
Romans 1:1–7 (nkjv)
1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God
2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born 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 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name,
6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1. He was a SERVANT of Jesus Christ
Romans 1:1a (nkjv) Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ…
2. He was an APOSTLE
Romans 1:1b (nkjv) Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle…
3. He was a PREACHER of the Gospel
Romans 1:1–4 (nkjv)
1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God
2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born 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.
4. He was a MISSIONARY to the Gentiles
Romans 1:5–7 (nkjv)
5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name,
6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
CLOSING THOUGHT:
Paul was a preacher of the Gospel, and the Gospel was for all nations.
Trust in Jesus as your Savior!
Follow Him as your Lord!
