Theological Commentary: Click Here
In this
chapter we hear about Paul’s call to the Gentiles and his desire to come to
Rome to visit the followers of Christ there.
Those are fairly mundane – yet important in their context – points. Therefore, I’m going to focus on the beginning
third of this chapter.
I love how
Paul wraps up his theological treatise in this chapter. He continues the theme of living in
love. He is clear that we should be
active in looking out for the best for the people around us. It’s not just a suggestion, it’s a calling!
But the true
capstone of Paul’s theology is that his position is rooted in a response to God’s
action. Paul reminds us that our
relationship with God starts because God had our best interests in mind! God saved us.
He loved us. He provided for
us. He does all of these things when He
didn’t have to do so! He did them
because He had our best interests in mind.
Therefore,
just as Christ accepts us, we should accept one another. As Christ loved us, we should love one
another. As Christ served us, we should
serve one another.
When we live
like this, we will be filled with hope. We
will be filled with peace. We will be
filled with love. When we live like
Christ, we will be filled with Him.
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