“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)

08/01/2017 – Evening Service: Another Great Sentence, Romans 1:1-7

Bible Readings:

Romans 1:1-17, Luke 6:12-16, Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon Outline:

Romans 1:1–7 (NKJV)

1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 – Παῦλος 

Παῦλος Paúlos; gen. Paúlou, masc. proper noun. Paul, meaning small, whereas Saul (his Hebr. name) means asked for.

Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary: New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.

2 – δοῦλος

δοῦλος doúlos; gen. doúlou, masc. noun. A slave, one who is in a permanent relation of servitude to another, his will being altogether consumed in the will of the other (Matt. 8:9; 20:27; 24:45, 46). Generally one serving, bound to serve, in bondage (Rom. 6:16, 17).

Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary: New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.

3 – ἀπόστολος

ἀπόστολος apóstolos; gen. apostólou, masc. noun from apostéllō (649), to send. Used as a subst., one sent, apostle, ambassador. Sometimes used syn. with presbeutḗs, ambassador, related to presbeúō (4243), to act as an ambassador (2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 6:20).

Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary: New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.