Romans 1:1-7

Romans 1:1-7

[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  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  also  the called  of Jesus  Christ:  [7] To all  in  Rome,  beloved  of God,  called  to be saints:  Grace  and  peace  from  God  Father,  and  the Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

What does Romans 1:1-7 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The salutation, which is the longest salutation in Paul"s epistles, identifies the writer ( Romans 1:1), introduces the subject of the letter ( Romans 1:2-5), and greets the original readers ( Romans 1:6-7). This first sentence ( Romans 1:1-7) implicitly sets forth the most fundamental facts of Christianity. In particular, it shows that the main facts of the gospel fulfill Old Testament predictions.