Rom 1:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–6 : Paul says that through Jesus, he and the other apostles have received grace and the calling to be apostles. This is a special gift from God, even though their work is hard and often dangerous (Ephesians 3:8 ). Their job is to help people from all nations obey the faith—meaning to trust and follow Jesus. True faith leads to obedience. Paul reminds the Roman Christians that they are also among those who are called by Jesus Christ, and that salvation is offered to everyone, no matter their background (Romans 1:5-6; Jude 3 ).

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v. 5–6: Paul says that through Jesus, he and the other apostles have received grace and the calling to be apostles. This is a special gift from God, even though their work is hard and often dangerous (Ephesians 3:8 ^a). Their job is to help people from all nations obey the faith—meaning to trust and follow Jesus. True faith leads to obedience. Paul reminds the Roman Christians that they are also among those who are called by Jesus Christ, and that salvation is offered to everyone, no matter their background (Romans 1:5-6; Jude 3 ^b).