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Romans 15

33 verses

TL;DR

Paul urges believers to support one another and emphasizes his mission to preach the gospel to Gentiles, while planning a future visit to Spain.

Summary

The chapter opens with a call for the strong to bear the infirmities of the weak and to build one another up. Paul reminds them of Christ’s example of selflessness, citing Scripture to inspire hope. He speaks of unity among believers, the importance of Gentile inclusion, and the hope given through the Holy Ghost. Paul then explains his ministry as a servant of Christ to the Gentiles, detailing his travels from Jerusalem through Illyricum and his desire to visit Spain. He requests prayers for protection against unbelievers in Judea and for the acceptance of his ministry. The letter closes with a blessing of peace.

Outline
  1. 1. Mutual support and edification
  2. 2. Christ’s ministry to Gentiles and Paul’s missionary journey
  3. 3. Prayer request and future visit to Spain
Themes
Christian solidarityInclusion of GentilesMissionary zeal
Keywords
mutual edificationChrist’s exampleGentile inclusionmissionprayerhope
People
Paul (implicit)Christ JesusHoly Ghost/Holy Spirit
Places
JerusalemIllyricumSpainMacedoniaAchaiaJudea
Things
GospelHoly GhostGentilesHoly SpiritPrayerBlessing
Key Verses
  • Romans 15:3: Paul cites Christ’s humility to model believers' behavior
  • Romans 15:8: Affirms Christ as minister to the Gentiles, tying to Abrahamic promises
  • Romans 15:19: Highlights the universal hope given by the Holy Ghost
Questions
  • How does Paul define the role of the strong in supporting the weak?
  • In what ways does the text link Christ’s ministry to the Gentiles with Abrahamic promises?
  • What is the significance of Paul’s planned journey to Spain for early Christians?
  • How does the concept of the Holy Ghost function as a source of hope in this chapter?
  • Why does Paul request prayers concerning Judea?
Sentiment

positive
Encouraging, hopeful tone focused on unity, mission, and prayer.