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15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the {m} offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
(m) By the offering up of the Gentiles, he means the Gentiles themselves, whom he offered to God as a sacrifice.
15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. This is the grace just referred to.
Ministering. The Greek reads, Ministering in sacrifice. The figure is that of Paul, as a priest, bringing the converted Gentiles as offerings, which are placed upon the altar of God and dedicated to his service. This offering, the Gentiles, is made acceptable through the gospel, they
being sanctified, set apart, by the Holy Spirit. See Ro 8:1,2.
15:16 The offering up of the gentiles - As living sacrifices.
15:14-21 The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. Paul preached to them; but what made them sacrifices to God, was, their sanctification; not his work, but the work of the Holy Ghost: unholy things can never be pleasing to the holy God. The conversion of souls pertains unto God; therefore it is the matter of Paul's glorying, not the things of the flesh. But though a great preacher, he could not make one soul obedient, further than the Spirit of God accompanied his labours. He principally sought the good of those that sat in darkness. Whatever good we do, it is Christ who does it by us.
Acceptable Carrying Christ Connexion Duties Duty Gentiles Ghost Glad God's Good Gospel Holy Jesus Message Minister Ministering Namely Nations News Offering Order Priest Priestly Proclaiming Sacrifice Sacrificial Sanctified Servant Service Serving Spirit Tidings
Acceptable Carrying Christ Connexion Duties Duty Gentiles Ghost Glad God's Good Gospel Holy Jesus Message Minister Ministering Namely Nations News Offering Order Priest Priestly Proclaiming Sacrifice Sacrificial Sanctified Servant Service Serving Spirit Tidings
