Blessed New Year and welcome 2015!
S.O.A.P.
1-1-2015 Romans
1:1-7
S. 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus
Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,2 (Which he
had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)3 Concerning his Son
Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made 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 By whom we have received grace
and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:6 Among
whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved
of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and
the Lord Jesus Christ.
O. Paul’s salutation to the Saints at Rome
and his declaration of Jesus the Christ.
A. Paul speaks of several important aspects
in this salutation: He identifies Jesus in all his power and glory, declares
peace to his readers and calls them saints. I need to remember every day that I
am in Jesus. I am not a looser, a failure, a sinner; I am a holy follower of
Jesus Christ, an overcomer. I am a saint, made so by the cleansing blood of
Calvary.
P. Father; cleans my memories of the stain
of sin. Renew a right spirit within me and reveal the mind of Christ to me.
Amen.
