[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-7
Biblical Truth: When Paul wrote the epistles, he addressed himself as follows:
- An apostle of Christ Jesus sent by the will of God …. (1 Cor. 1:1; 2 Cor. 1:1, Eph. 1:1. Col. 1:1)
- An apostle, sent not from men nor by man but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead …. (Gal. 1:1)
- An apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope (1 Tim. 11:1)
- An apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 1:1)
- A servant of God and an apostle of Christ (Titus 1:1)
- A servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God (Rom. 1:1)
- A servant of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:1)
- A prisoner of Christ Jesus … (Philemon 1:1)
Personal Application: If your identity is rooted in Christ, the Lord can give you the confidence and ability to proclaim His goodness and love
Prayer: Lord, let me trust in your authority to spread the good news of love.
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