Verses 1 – 7
form one complex sentence. This makes me wonder what they were thinking when
they assigned verse numbers to Scripture. As Paul starts this letter, he
identifies himself. Why is important for Paul to be known as he has described
himself here?
In calling
himself a servant or slave to Christ, he draws a line between the two kingdoms,
which he will go into more detail in chapter 6 as he teaches that there is no
neutral zone in the spiritual realm (Gal 1:10). In claiming to be called to be
an apostle he is establishing his authority to instruct the church (1 Cor 9:1).
What qualified a man to be called an apostle and why is it important? (Acts
1:15-22)
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