Romans 1:1 (NLT) “This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus…” I take on this identity joyfully. Yes, I know the stigma associated with being a slave but there are also privileges. As a slave, I am totally owned and controlled by my Master. As a slave, my total...

Romans 16:13 (NLT) “Greet Rufus, whom the Lord picked out to be his very own; and also his dear mother, who has been a mother to me.” When the Lord picks you to serve, He looks at you and your household. God intends for entire households to come to Him and to serve...

Romans 1:1 (NKJV) “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ…” My primary identity is not as a child of God or a minister of the gospel or a professional, or male or female, or by any nationality or educational pedigree. My first and truest identity is that I am a...

Romans 16:10 (NLT) “Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves…” Apelles is another man on Paul’s team who we don’t know much about except that Christ approved him. And as little as that may sound, it carries the weight and heart of ministry. Serving Christ must...

Romans 16:7 (NLT) “Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews, who were in prison with me. They are highly respected among the apostles and became followers of Christ before I did.” Paul highlighted the names of two of his country men who labored with him, and these...

Romans 2:4 (NKJV) “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” The ultimate message of God to sinners is repentance, and this is for the sole purpose of restoration. It is...