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Romans 1:1-7
What is Paul motivated by?
For living
For writing
Paul is motivated by three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7...
His Master (v. 1)
His Message (vv.
2-4)
His Mission (vv.
5-7)
Today we examine the third and final factor.
His Mission (vv.
5-7)
We - Paul is probably referring to himself and the other Apostles.
He was not a rogue agent.
He was on a team.
He wasn’t alone.
It was not all about him.
Grace - unmerited favor.
The root of the word carries with it the concept of joy.
So it is the joyful benefits and blessings from God which are undeserved.
Generally - Paul’s personal salvation and all that goes with it…BUT LIKELY...
Specifically - for his job or role (Romans 15:15–16).
Apostleship
So he received grace generally and apostleship specifically, but...
Also, he received his apostleship by grace (Galatians 1:15–16; Ephesians 3:7–8).
And, he received the enabling to accomplish his apostleship by grace.
He didn’t deserve anything (1 Corinthians 15:10).
We also can live BECAUSE OF and BY God’s grace (Romans 12:3; Romans 12:6; 1 Peter 4:10).
So Paul here brings us back to the purpose/point of his apostleship (v. 1).
Apostle (v. 1) with a message (vv.
2-4)
Apostleship (v.
5a) for a mission (v.
5b-7)
What is Paul’s Mission?
Mission - goal or purpose to accomplish
Stated in 4 Parts:
The Desired Result (v. 5)
The Potential Recipients (v. 5)
The Ultimate Goal (v. 5)
The Personal/Individual Benefits (v.
6-7, NEXT WEEK)
What is the desired result?
“To bring about...” (v. 5) - to what end?
Obedience of faith
Because of the case of the word “faith” (genitive noun) in the original, it functions as a modifier of source for the word “obedience” (accusative noun) in the original.
Faith is the source of obedience.
Obedience comes from faith.
The NIV has it right...“the obedience that comes from faith.”
Faith and obedience are not identical, but they are inseparable.
Genuine faith alone saves, but genuine faith will never be alone (James 2:17 “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead”)
This is what Paul wanted to see in others (1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3–4).
The Thessalonian church was an example of Paul’s desired results.
Their faith was manifested in obvious ways…in obedience that comes from faith.
This is the practical result that Paul was striving for.
Not just any obedience, because it wasn’t really about the obedience.
It was about the faith, but how else could he see faith?
This reminds us of the correlation between faith and works/obedience.
No obedience = no faith
Weak obedience = weak faith
The need for growth in obedience = the need for growth in faith
*Question #1: What is the desired result?
Answer: Obedience of faith.
Who are the potential recipients?
“Among...” (v. 5)
I’m following the order of the Greek not your English translation.
All the nations
The word ethnos is more frequently translated “Gentiles,” and is used to designate non-Jews.
Here “nations” is appropriate because of the addition of “all the” - Gentiles everywhere, of all nationalities
This is one of several indicators in the letter that the Church at Rome was predominantly Gentiles at this time (vv.
6-7, 13).
Plus we are reminded that Paul’s apostleship was predominantly to Gentiles, and God used Paul to expand the proclamation of the Gospel to more and more Gentile regions.
Which highlights God’s plan to included all nations in His plan of redemption (Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:7–8; Isaiah 2:2).
The Gospel is not exclusive or biased, so neither was Paul.
Here a Jew, Paul, sees all the world as potential recipients of the Gospel.
We should see all people/unbelievers as potential recipients of the Gospel no matter who they are.
If we truly understand the Gospel and the grace at the core of the Gospel, then we must believe that anyone could be saved (v.
16, from our perspective, which should be remembered when we talk later about the called of God).
**Question #2: Who are the potential recipients?
Answer: All the nations.
What is the ultimate goal?
WHY?
Why did Paul work for this desired result?
Why did Paul go to these potential recipients?
Especially since He did not always see the results…he and his message was not always received.
Had he failed in these cases?
No, because there was an ultimate goal that he was striving for.
“For the sake of...” (v. 5)
His name
Who’s name?
Jesus Christ our Lord (end of v. 4)
Name - Who He is, His identity, His character, His reputation, His words, His works, what He can be know for, as He should be know
This is a way of Paul saying that in the end it was all about promoting Christ, which is what he did no matter how he was received (1 Corinthians 2:2).
How is this done?
By speaking about Him (who He is and what He means), by following His example, by promoting His teaching.
This is Who it is about.
This is Who should ultimately be exalted/glorified (1 Peter 4:11).
***Question #3: What is the ultimate goal?
Answer: His name
What are the personal benefits?
That is, the personal benefits of the individual recipient (vv.
6-7).
NEXT WEEK if the Lord wills.
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Benediction: Romans 11:33–36 “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
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