Romans 1: 1-15 What Brought Martin Luther Out Of Mere Religion

My commentary said, "The one Scripture above all others that brought Martin Luther out of mere religion into the joy of salvation by grace through faith, was Romans 1:17 - 'The just shall live by faith.' ... Imagine!  You and I can read and study the same inspired letter that brought life and power to Luther and Wesley!  And the same Holy Spirit who taught them can teach us!"

Paul presented his credentials:  He was a servant or slave of Jesus Christ, he was an apostle, he was a preacher of the gospel, and he was a missionary to the Gentiles.  "He then proceeded to forge a second link between himself and the believers in Rome.  He expressed his concern:  He was thankful for them, he prayed for them, he loved them, he was in debt to them (he could not be free from his debt until he had told as many people as possible the good news of salvation in Christ), and he was eager to visit them."  Next he will affirm his confidence.

Father, I thank You for those You have charged with loving me and praying for me.  Without them and their prayers, I don't know where I'd be right now, but I sure don't want to find out!  Keep them praying for me, loving me, and lifting me up!

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford