Episode 270: Romans 1 Part 2 We Need Encouragement!

Before laying the hammer down in chapter 1, Paul edifies the church in his letter and brags on there faith and how the news of their faith is spreading all around the world! He then gives three reasons why he wants to visit the church in Rome as soon as he can: 1) to encourage them by imparting a spiritual gift to each one of them; 2: To be encouraged by the church itself, and if you have spent any tiome in ministry you know exactly what he means; 3) He wants to produce fruit in Rome by sharing the gospel among the people there.