Romans 1:1-17 The Just Shall Live By Faith

It is our faith that is born of Christ and perfected by Christ in that God will bring everything back into right standing, perfect rhythmic harmony that was before Genesis 2.

Romans 1:1-7 (ESV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,

To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:8-15 (ESV) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.

Romans 1:16-17 (ESV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

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Romans 1:1-4 All About God

Simply, what is the gospel of God? Here’s your first hint: it isn’t about you.

Romans 1:1-7
1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle (Eph 4:11-16), set apart (or devoted to, 111 times in the Bible, Numbers 6) for the gospel of God,  2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

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Romans 1:1: Lord?

One called ‘The Least of All’, inspired by the Holy Spirit, pens one of the greatest books fo the Bible. We look at the author by focusing on Romans 1:1.

Romans 1:1 (ESV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

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Ruth 4: Christ’s Redeeming Love

It is now when we see Boaz, in submission to a closer kinsmen, willing to do his duty out of love and honor.  It is the same way Christ, in submission to His Father, is willing and able to do His duty out of love and honor.

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Ruth 3: I Am Asking You To Protect Me

We ask Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Saviour not only because He offered this free gift but He is the only One who can.

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Ruth 2: This Is My Heart

Not a couple days in Bethlehem and Ruth’s light from within her heart shines forth. Her heart is clearly shone in her love for her mother-in-law and wants to take care of her, if nothing else (1 Timothy 5:8).

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Ruth 1: I Cannot Go Back

We have one of the most beautiful short stories of all the bible if not of all literature. Beyond a classic and heroic love story, this is a testament to the sovereignty and grace of an Almighty God, who is the author and perfector of our faith.

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