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The Weight of the Debt of the Gospel

Romans 1:14-15

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Scott Postma
Feb 06, 2025
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“I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.” -Romans 1:14–15

As theologians are often divided about nuances of meaning in words and the construction of language, various theories abound about the meaning of Paul’s debt (i.e., under obligation…

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