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for Paul, he wrote Jesus Christ our Lord as though its already a
well-known fact, that it rolls of the tongue so effortlessly, like its
fixed. Jesus Christ our Lord. And finally at verse 5, Paul states his
privilege as a slave of Jesus, to spread the Good News, so that
EVERYONE will know about him, and glorify His name even more. It
was a brief intro. But nonetheless, a very powerful one. It gave me a
really good sight of who Jesus really was, and what sort of man Paul
really is.
I guess, to a non-believer reading the letter for the first time, Paul
must have seemed really crazy.
3) What is the occasion and purpose of the letter?
The purpose of the letter, in general, is to talk about his coming to
Rome and to spread the Good News. But upon further reading, the
letter contains Pauls love for his fellow brothers and sisters in
Christ. He prays for us, and he hopes to see us soon, God willing.
The letter also talks about Pauls longing to visit Rome, to
encourage them in their faith, to tell them Hey, do you know what I
used to do for a living? Do you know how I became an apostle? It
wasnt pretty or simple. But look at the end of it? Isnt it pretty? Its
amazing what God has in mind for me. The same can be done for
you too! Have faith dear brothers and sisters! For Jesus can do so
much more in your life as long as you Believe!. Paul also wants to
preach the about Jesus, to EVERYONE. So that people can come to
believe in Jesus. Believe in the miracles that He did. Believe that
everyone CAN get salvation, believe that they CAN enter the
kingdom of God. Believe that God loves them. Paul wants to have
his brothers and sisters saved. He wants God to be glorified even
more. He wants Jesus to be KNOWN. And lastly, Paul wants nothing
more, but prayers for him. For the scripture said If two of you agree
here on Earth concerning anything you ask, my Father will give it to
you.
The gospel is the Good News. It talks about the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus.