Paul’s life is cause for amazement and reflection. In the context of the times in which he lived, his situation appeared absurd. On one side there was Rome, metropolis of the world, heart of the Empire, insufferably proud on her seven hills, shaking the earth with the march of her fabled legions. On the other side was this little Jew, with scared face and feeble body, powerless amidst such power, armed only with something he called the "good news." Yet he changed the history of Rome, Western civilization, and indeed our own lives. Obviously there was something about him that set him apart from the rest. What made him different is what makes our text so interesting, because now, having finished the argument of the book of Romans, Paul tells us why he wrote it and how he views his mission. Romans 15:8-33, now gets into the anatomy of the greatest missionary heart ever.

Worship Setlist:

• Psalm 42

• Overcome

• It Is Well With My Soul

• Unto Him