2-Unleashing the Gospel | Romans 1:8-17

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman · Jul 5, 2023 · 52m

The letter to the church at Rome reveals that Paul not only had the passion of

a prophet, the intellect of a scholar, and determination of an apostle; but

also the heart of a shepherd.

Paul Prays For The Believers

A. He gives thanks to God for them

Thanks = Eucharisteo = "To be grateful, or to express gratitude"

It seems that in every letter Paul was expressing his thankfulness for the

positive, redeeming qualities of the fellowship. Even when he was

writing primarily to correct the church, he always managed to find

something in those churches for which he could be thankful.

Years later, when…