Common to All (2)

Identity, Calling, and Purpose

Romans 1:1–7 NASB95

1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Identity

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Romans 1:1–2

1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, 1acalled as an apostle, bset apart for cthe gospel of God,

2 which He apromised beforehand through His bprophets in the holy Scriptures,

Paul identifies himself as the author of the letter to the Romans and classifies himself a bond-servant (slave) of Christ Jesus, acknowledging the purpose for which he serves, “called as an apostle” and “set apart for the gospel of God”. Paul distinguishes the “gospel” of God as the same gospel proclaimed through God’s prophets in the Old Testament. Significantly, Paul notes that this is the same gospel promised long ago - in the days if old (Ex: Gen 3:15).

Calling