Author: Rev. Lek Aik Wee

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Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

The Apostle Paul begins this first theme on sin from verse 18 of chapter 1 to verse 20 of chapter 3. He will now show us why men is under condemnation and ready for God’s judgement.

That is the reason why men need the gospel because they are under God’s wrath for their sin. Because God is infinitely holy, He hates sin. This word “wrath” describes an outpouring of extreme anger, the strongest rendering of indignation. Our text speaks of a deliberateness in the heart of men to rebel against God. And the revelation that God judges us after our sins by His great anger must cause men to fear and repent of their sins.

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Witnesses for Christ (Part 2)

The Apostle Paul wrote to encourage the Colossians to greater service for the Lord by (1) glowing for Jesus (Col. 1:9-14) (2) being grounded in Jesus (Col. 1:15-23).

To glow for Jesus, he encouraged them to grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ (Col. 1:9 cf. 15-23), in fruitfulness (Col. 1:10-11) and in gratitude (Col. 1:12-14).

Verses 15-23 tells us it is critical that we are grounded in Christ for (a) He is God (v15), (b) He is Creator (v16-17), (c) He is the Head of the Church – The Pre-eminence (v18), (d) He is Saviour (v19-22), (e) He is the Good News (v23).

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Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Romans 1:16-17 are the key verses that summarised this epistle. The righteous shall live my faith. This righteousness of the believer is a gift from God that is appropriated by faith. It begins with faith and continues in faith, beginning to end.

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Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

The way of being reconciled to our Creator God is in the gospel. “Therein”, that is, in the gospel message, is the way of salvation. The way sinful man can make right with his Creator. How precious is the gospel!

John summarized this revelation succinctly in John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

These verses launched us into the body of this letter. The theme of Paul’s letter was the gospel and its impact in the lives of the saved! He found the cure! The gospel unleashes God’s power to save men and women from sin and death, the greatest disease and plague known to men. This is the only known care. He experienced the power of the gospel in his life and therefore he understood the strength of that power.

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Ruth 3:5-9 And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. 6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her. 7 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down. 8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. 9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.

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Romans 1:13-15 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

The Apostle Paul bears his heart with the Christians in Rome giving the reason why he longed to visit them. He tells them that he is a debtor. A responsible person who owes a debt would see to repay the debt as quickly as possible. He will not be slack to fulfil his obligation. Paul was referring to the gospel debt that he owed to his Lord and Saviour for saving him. And he felt a deep moving within his soul to repay this debt by voluntarily sharing the blessing of the gospel to others.

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Romans 1:13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

The Apostle Paul speaks of unfulfilled plans to visit the Christians in Rome. He says, “I purposed to come unto you”! A strong word of resolve but the plan did not materialise. He personally made plans, not once but on many occasions to visit Rome. He sought the Lord in prayer and was led to make the journey. But he was being hindered. He was prevented to make the journey. That’s the meaning of the phrase, “was let hitherto”. He did not elaborate concerning these hinderances here but a hint was given in Romans 15:22-29 that God had directed him to go first to Jerusalem to minister to poor saints bringing with him an offering from the churches in Macedonia and Achaia.

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Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

Paul had a deep concern for God’s children even in far away lands. He had not personally met the believers in Rome yet he loved them dearly in the Lord. He was glad that the Christians in Rome were strong in their faith in a largely pagan environment. He demonstrated his love for them by praying for them. This is an example worthy of our emulation. He was not just concerned with the believers in his physical proximity but those in far away places. Such was the extent of his love for the brethren.

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Matthew 23:34-39 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

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