What does Romans 1:5 mean?

Romans 1:5 highlights themes such as grace, faith, mission when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 1:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Timothy 1:9
Both verses discuss grace and the calling to share the Gospel with others.
Galatians 1:15
Paul's apostleship is rooted in grace, similar to the theme in this verse.