Romans - Paul’s Reason for Writing this Letter

Paul’s Reason for Writing this Letter

Romans 15:14-22

 

            The apostle Paul tells us point blank what he considers his God-given mission to be ... “to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else.” (v.20) Paul reveals in this portion of scripture that his visit to the Roman brethren had been delayed because he had heard good things regarding the Roman brothers and was convinced that those who hadn’t heard the good news needed to hear from him over those in Rome.

            Paul was confident that the Roman brethren were able to instruct each other. He essentially says this by stating in Romans 1:8, “Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world.”

Based on what he’d heard he knew their faith was strong. 

            Paul refers to himself as “a special messenger from Christ Jesus to you Gentiles. I bring you the Good News so that I might present you as an acceptable offering to God, made holy by the Holy Spirit.” (v.16) While he knows they are spiritually strong in their faith; Paul feels his letter was to be sent as a reminder of things they already knew. As means of an example of this, no matter how many times we teach and preach on the Passion of Christ, it never hurts to remind us of all that Jesus went thru on our behalf. Sadly, it is far too easy to forget these facts so crucial to our belief system.

            Paul’s final thought in this portion of scripture was reiterate to the Roman brothers that his mission to Gentiles who had never heard the Gospel took precedence over visiting them because of their strong faith and love for one another. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In His Name & for His glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resource: The Life Application Study Bible