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Ministry is a Gift of Grace
Paul emphasizes that his apostleship is a gift of "grace" received directly from Jesus Christ. Commentators explain this means his authority wasn't earned or self-appointed but was an act of divine favor. This serves as a model for all Christian ministry, reminding believers that any service they render is empowered by God's grace, not their own merit.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
By whom. The apostle here returns to the subject of the salutation of the Romans, and states to them his authority to address them. That a…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:5
Unto obedience of faith (εις υπακοην πιστεως). Subjective genitive as in 16:26, the obedience which springs from faith (the act of…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
Through Him—through Christ the Son—he, Paul, had received his own special endowment and commission to bring the Gentiles into that state of loyal a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
That is a sweet name for every truly converted man. Called of Jesus Christ. He has called you personally, he has called you effectually, h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:5
Now the apostle returns to his responsibility to proclaim the Good News (cf. v.1). Two problems present themselves here, and they are somewhat rela…
John Calvin
On Romans 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
Through whom we have received, etc. — Having completed his definition of the gospel, which he introduced to recommend his office,…
John Gill
On Romans 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
By whom we have received grace and apostleship
That is, either by the Holy Spirit, from whom all grace and gifts com…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The doctrine about which the apostle Paul wrote presented the fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, namely …