Greetings of Glory and Grace
Romans 1: 1-7

I. The Greeting Expressed (1) – Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.
A. Paul’s Submission – He described himself as a servant of Jesus Christ.
B. Paul’s Service (1) – He also reveals he was called to be an apostle.
C. Paul’s Separation (1) – …separated unto the gospel of God.

II. The Glory Exalted (2-4) – Here Paul seeks to exalt the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. He wants to take a moment to introduce the Lord as well. Consider:
A. The Prophecy (2) – Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
B. The Humanity (3) – Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
C. The Deity (4) – And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
D. The Victory (4) – And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

III. The Grace Extended (5-7) – As he concludes the greeting, Paul takes a moment to address the marvelous grace extended in the Lord. Notice:
A. The Rendering of Grace (5a) – By whom we have received grace and apostleship…
B. The Realm of Grace (5b) – for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name.
C. The Recipients of Grace (6-7a) – Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: [7a] To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints.
D. The Request for Grace (7b) – Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.