This paragraph serves to reveal the reason for Paul’s desire to minister in Rome: To strengthen the church and to preach the gospel.
Applications: 1. We should be thankful to God when other people come to faith (1:8). 2. We should consciously seek ways to encourage other believers (and to be encouraged) in the faith (1:12). (Do you ever give any thought as to how to encourage others? Or it is just all about you?) 3. We should be eager to evangelize our world (1:14-15).
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