Romans 1:7

Romans 1:7 – 11.24.08


Peace – Eirene – Peace, rest, in contrast with strife; Denoting the absence or end of strife.

Denotes state of untroubled, undisturbed well-being
Synonym – asphalea – Security.

Such a state of peace is the object of divine and saving promise and is brought about by God's mercy, granting deliverance and freedom from all the distresses that are experienced as a result of sin.

Peace as a Messianic blessing is that state brought about by the grace and loving mind of God where in the derangement and distress of life caused by sin are removed. Hence, the message of salvation is called the Gospel of Peace. Acts 10:36; Romans 10:15.

In other words, Paul is praying that God would grant the believers in Rome grace and peace to be upon them. He is praying that God would remove the distress that is caused by sin and that they would experience the grace and love of God in fullest measure. God's peace is tied directly to His grace and mercy.




REVIEW OF VERSES 1-7

Paul is bound by His calling and His will is consumed by it. He is a bond-servant, purchased so by the blood of Christ who is devoted to being an ambassador of the good news of the saving work of Christ Jesus, who is fully God, fully man, and the fulfillment of all the OT prophecies. His ministry is to take this news to the Gentiles who have also been called of God and who are Saints by God's making. His ministry is to bring about the obedience of faith (both faith unto salvation and faith unto obedience in Christ). He is writing to the believers in Rome and praying that God would grant them His grace and peace.

It is from this incredible introduction that we now launch into his purpose for writing. This is only the tip of the iceberg! Incredible is the word of God!