Romans 15:15-16
What is written? (ESV)
But on some points I have written to you very 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.
What does it say?
On some things I (Paul) have forcefully written in order to remind you – on account of God’s grace for me to be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles in the priestly service of His gospel – so that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
What is its immediate context?
Paul has made the case that the gospel is for all – Jew and Gentile – and that all are in Christ through the “obedience of faith,” a phrase that bookends his letter (1:5, 16:26). Their “obedience of faith” explains Paul’s plea here regarding their “offering” being “acceptable.”
How Romans 15:15-16 is applied across Bible answers
Where do we see the personality of the Godhead?
Paul was a minister to the Gentiles by the grace of God, calling them to the Son's gospel and their sanctification by the Holy Spirit.
