Nevertheless on some points I have written to you rather boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit - Romans 15:15-16
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Paul's Reason for Writing So Bold
14 I myself feel confident about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another. 15 Nevertheless on some points I have written to you rather boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast of my work for God. 18 For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to win obedience from the Gentiles, by word and deed, 19 by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and as far around as Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the good news of Christ. 20 Thus I make it my ambition to proclaim the good news, not where Christ has already been named, so that I do not build on someone else's foundation, 21 but as it is written."Those who have never been told of him shall see, and those who have never heard of him shall understand."
Reflecting on Romans 15:14-21, focus verses 15-16. As the only believer in my family, I really need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to witness to my pre-believing family of the reality of God's Grace in my life. Thus, I cling on to the promises in 2 Pet 3:9: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
I will close my brief sharing with this song from Steve Green. May the Almighty God give our ministry & faith the spiritual wings to touch the lives of pre-believers in our midst, who truly need the LORD as personal LORD and Saviour.
People Need The LORD
Verse 1
Everyday they pass me by
I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
Verse 2
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
Only Jesus hears
Chorus
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize people need the Lord?
Verse 3
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Verse 4
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share
Ending Chorus
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize that we must give our lives?
For people need the Lord, people need the Lord
Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Greg Nelson / Phill Mchugh
People Need the Lord lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Reflection on Romans 15:14-21 by Chris Tan
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