Romans 1:8-15 Intention of Paul
Paul was a man of Prayer (Romans 1:8-10):
He says that he thanked God for the faith and spiritual life of the believers in Rome. We have the customs of praying for the needs of believers, friends and even strangers. But it is equally significant to praise God for all the blessings they had obtained from the Lord. Real spiritual maturity is exhibited, while a believer praises for the blessings of another believer. It is good to begin everything with thanksgiving to the Lord. Our faith increases when we realize and thank God for the blessings of our believers, say it, healing, promotion, settlement and any other. It affirms that God heard our prayers and answered them. Praise items in the prayer must play a vital role, and we should experience the work of the Lord. People witness open the answers of God to our secret prayers.
Paul was a man of Encouragement (Romans 1:11-13):
Paul wrote his intention of the visit and meeting of the believers at Rome. His visit aimed to encourage them and encouraged them in his ministry. He wanted to impart strength and encourage the believers with the word of God. He desired to win some gentiles for God to reap goodwill and get financial support for his missionary work. Encouraging one another gives strength and helps to be rooted in the word and the Lord (Romans 1:11). It is very comfortable when there is confidence between a minister and people to serve one another in a better manner (Romans 1:12).
Paul was a man of Vision (Romans 1:14-15):
Paul, a missionary to Gentiles around the globe, felt the necessity to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles at Rome. He desired to discharge the duties of his responsibilities. He said that we are the stewards of the Gospel entrusted to us. His apostolic office to Gentile was not to enjoy but to suffer and reach them at any cost and by any means. He calls himself a debtor to the gentiles. His obligation was to preach to the gentiles of every city. We are debtors to the civilized and uncivilized persons, to the educated and the uneducated, to the friends and the enemies, to the far and the near, they are dependent upon us to receive the messages of love and the message of salvation.
Discussions
1. What is the content of your prayers for others?
2. Do you encourage others? List a few through whom you received encouragement.
3. What is your highest vision for Christ?
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