Selected Scriptures from Romans 1 and Acts.
The opening chapter of Romans is in itself a master description of the gospel, however it begins in a way that is quite unexpected from a writer such as the great Apostle Paul. This Apostle, often referred to as a giant among the fathers in the faith, opens his letter with a great word of thankfulness to the church in city of Rome. Although he had never actually been to Rome, a journey that later would come in a very unexpected way through rather unfavorable conditions, he heard of their faith and deeply desired to meet the Roman brethren – a desire that he prayed might be fulfilled. He did this because he was so greatly encouraged by them.
It is a noteworthy thing to imagine someone like the Apostle Paul, a man who would have been considered one of the best encouragers of his day, needing such encouragement, but he did. Not only that, but he prayed that he might be able to make such a journey in order to impart a gift of encouragement in the faith to them. How amazing it is that Paul received genuine encouragement from the faithful believers in Rome, a city to which he had never been wherein was a church full of people he had never met.
Associate Pastor Connor Harris, Speaker.
This message was recorded on Tuesday Night, November 24, 2020.
