“By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:”
Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. Paul's apostolic commission is inseparable from grace (charis)—unmerited divine favor that sends him to the nations. The obedience that comes from faith (hupakoe pisteōs) is not servile compliance but willing submission arising from trust. The gospel's power extends to all nations, overturning Israel's exclusive privilege and establishing a new inclusive people of God.
Church Fathers on Romans 1:5
“By Whom we have received grace and Apostleship for obedience to the faith.” See the candor of the servant. He wishes nothing to be his own, but all his Master's. And indeed it was the Spirit that gave this. Wherefore He says, “I have many things to say unto you, but you cannot bear them now. Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” John 16:12: and again, “Separate Me Paul and Barnabas.” Acts 13:2 And in the Epistle to the…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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