Romans 1:1

Key Reflection

Romans 1:1 begins, "Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes my fellow worker." This opening verse establishes Paul as the author and identifies his mission as divinely appointed. The term "apostle" (ἀποστολος, apostolos) indicates a messenger or representative of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the authoritative nature of Paul's call. By stating that this calling was through God’s will, it underscores the divine origin and importance of his ministry. This introduction sets the stage for the epistle, which aims to address the Roman Christian community with profound spiritual truths grounded in the apostolic authority of its author.