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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)
Let me show you these 3, then we will examine each one.
Paul’s Master (v. 1)
3 questions answered in this verse:
Who is Paul’s Master?
Christ Jesus
Not just Christ - the Messiah.
But Jesus - of Nazareth.
This is what he believed, this is what he proclaimed (Acts 28:23).
Servant
This is what Paul calls himself.
He chose this title.
The word could be translated “bond servant” or “slave” meaning someone purchased and owned by another.
This title is the opposite of derogatory to Paul and others (Philippians 1:1; Colossians 4:12; Titus 1:1; James 1:1; 2 Peter 1:1; Jude 1)
Because he is purchased and delivered by Jesus Christ from doom and punishment - from sin, death, hell - redeemed - purchased our release (Galatians 3:13; Titus 2:14; Ephesians 1:7).
Because he has something/someone to live for - Jesus Christ - nothing better.
So this title was appropriate and meaningful to Paul and others - and for us as well (1 Peter 2:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
After all, didn’t Christ Jesus do this for us?
(Philippians 2:7)
This should stir us, not just out of duty, but out of love, to serve Him in return.
He gave His life so that we might have life.
It should thrill us to live life for Him.
What is Paul’s job?
Jesus Christ had given Paul a specific role, and this is important to his motivation.
Called
Means summoned or appointed - Paul experienced this.
He was specifically/individually chosen/selected for a specific role/task.
Apostle
Means messenger, delegate - sent from someone to someone
Can be used generally, but usually used specifically
The role was unique (for a specific task/time) because it was someone who...
Had seen the resurrected Christ, and therefore was able to uniquely testify to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Received their teaching/message directly from Jesus Christ (Acts 1:2–3).
Performed miracles confirming their message (Acts 2:43; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:12).
Received their calling to their apostolic ministry directly from Jesus Christ (Luke 6:13; Acts 1:21-26).
Jesus Christ Himself identified them - the seal of assurance.
Apostles were basically NT prophets (Ephesians 2:20).
The only apostles are those cited in scripture.
Paul was given this role.
On the road to Damascus (Acts 9, 22, 26).
There was no doubt that he was called.
He had seen the resurrected Christ (Acts 9:17, 27; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 1 Corinthians 15:8–10).
He received his teaching and message directly from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12).
He performed miracles confirming his message (2 Corinthians 12:12).
He was specifically called/commissioned by Christ (Acts 26:16-18).
Why is this important?
Because Paul had authority given to him by God.
God’s way to deliver God’s truth.
Paul was not just any messenger and this was not just any message.
This is why the Romans should receive his letter/ministry, and to receive it as God’s Word (and so should we).
What is Paul’s message?
The gospel - good news...
That God wants mankind to know.
Sourced in Him, due to Him, that which He wants to be know.
Far greater news than any other, because God is far greater than any other.
Paul will expand on this in the next 3 verses.
Who is your master?
Who or what are you mastered by? Something moves you, stirs you, controls you.
There are reason for how you live.
If you are a genuine believer, then remind yourself regularly of the reasons that you have to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
Benediction: Romans 16:25-27
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