We continue our look at verses 1 and 2 of Romans 1.

We continue our look into the apostleship of Paul and the gospel he was separated unto.

The second part of the introduction to Romans.

Summary: Paul was about to be executed in prison (2:9;4:6), and Timothy was fearful (1:7) he’d be next.  Paul told him not to have “the spirit of fear” caused by fear of punishment under the law (Rom.8:15) because Timothy was … Continue reading →

This is part 1 of our introduction to Romans.

Summary: The Lord already had 12 apostles, so why’d He call Paul to be one (1:1)?  The answer has to do with “the promise of life” (v.1)—eternal life—God made us “before the world began” (Tit.1:2,4).  God created the angels to … Continue reading →

Summary: Paul met with James (v.18), who had clearly replaced Peter as head of the 12 apostles, and head of the Jewish kingdom church.  This shows the saints were no longer filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:4), and that the … Continue reading →

Summary: Once Paul got away from the hugs of the elders (20:37cf.21: 1), he found a ship (v.2) and launched with it (v.3). The Spirit spoke through some prophets to tell him not to go to Jerusalem (v.4 cf. 20:22,23). … Continue reading →