Romans 15:15

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

ولكن باكثر جسارة كتبت اليكم جزئيا ايها الاخوة كمذكر لكم بسبب النعمة التي وهبت لي من الله

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Romans, the Apostle Paul tells his readers that he has written to them with boldness because of the grace God has given him. He is reminding them of important truths.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who knows how to ride a bike really well, and they want to teach you too. They might say, 'Hey, I know this looks hard but I can show you how!'. That's what Paul is doing here; he's saying he'll tell them important things because God has given him the ability.

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around 57 AD to Christians in Rome, a city with diverse religious backgrounds. He aimed to unify believers from Jewish and Gentile origins by explaining their shared salvation through Christ.

Living It Out Today

Today, if someone is struggling with doubt about God's grace or feeling unworthy of receiving it, this verse can encourage them that they too have been given grace by God and can share it boldly like Paul did.

Topics

• grace
• boldness
• remembrance
• salvation
• unity
• confidence

Related Verses

• Ephesians 3:7-8
• 1 Corinthians 9:2
• Colossians 1:25
• Titus 1:4
• Galatians 2:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Paul mention writing 'boldly'?

Paul writes boldly because he feels empowered by God's grace, believing he has an important message that needs to be shared without hesitation.

What kind of message was Paul trying to remind the Romans about?

He aimed to reinforce their understanding and appreciation for the grace they have received from God through Jesus Christ.

How does this verse relate to unity among believers?

By reminding them of God's grace, Paul helps unify different groups within the church by focusing on a shared experience of divine favor.

What can we learn about boldness in our faith from this verse?

We can see that having confidence and courage in sharing our faith comes when we understand and rely on the grace God has given us.