December 9, 2007

Paul concludes his introduction to Romans with a more personal note. He reminds the Romans that they are loved by God and called by God—that God's claim on their lives and his grace to them is their fundamental reality. Paul gives thanks to God for the Romans and their faith, reminding them that all they have is from God. Lastly, Paul communicates his longing to see the Romans and share in God's work among them. Paul is aware that God's claim on his life gives him the privilege and responsibility of preaching that gospel to the lost.