Paul's Apologetic and Missionary Statements: Understanding Paul's Motives for Writing the Letter to the Romans
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https://doi.org/10.46494/psc.v22i1.664Keywords:
Paul, epistle to the Romans, apologetics, Paul's mission, motiveAbstract
Paul had a specific motive for writing to the church in Rome. This motive is often misunderstood, and the letter to the Romans is viewed merely as a lengthy and comprehensive theological exposition. This paper aims to elucidate Paul’s motive based on Romans 15:22–33, which reveals the purpose behind his writing. This study employs a qualitative method using a Textual Exegesis approach supported by Rhetorical Analysis (specifically deliberative/persuasive rhetoric). The research focuses on reinterpreting Paul’s motive for writing the letter to the Romans. It examines two dimensions—apologetics and mission—which are not commonly combined in a single text. A sequential analysis of the motives behind the writing of the Letter to the Romans was found: to explain Paul’s hope of making Rome a base for his mission; to refute the charge of antinomianism against him by directing aid to Jerusalem; and to involve the Roman church in the mission by asking them to pray for key matters.
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