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Paul (Romans 1:1)
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Was a servant (slave) of
Christ Jesus,
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Was called to be an
apostle (sent on a definite mission with full authority)
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Was set apart by God to proclaim His Gospel (Good News)
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The Gospel (Romans 1:2)
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Was promised beforehand
by God
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through His prophets (inspired spokesmen)
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in the Old Testament Scriptures
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Is about God’s Son Jesus,
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Jesus (Romans 1:3-4)
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Is God’s Son (co-equal
with God the Father)
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In His human nature was
a descendant of David,
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Was declared with power
to be the Son of God when the Holy Spirit raised Him from the dead
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Is our
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Savior (Jesus)
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Messiah (Christ)
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Master (Lord)
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It
was through Jesus (and for His name's sake) that Paul had received grace and his apostolic office, the purpose of which was to bring
Gentiles to the obedience that comes through faith. (Romans 1:5)
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The
Romans (to whom Paul
was writing) (Romans
1:6-7a)
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Are among those (Gentiles) who are called
to belong to Jesus Christ
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Are loved by God
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Are called to be saints (those who were
called out of the world to belong to God)
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Paul’s
Greeting to the Romans:
Grace and peace (Romans
1:7b)
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From God our Father
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and from the Lord Jesus Christ.