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Grace, Not Power: Paul’s Apostolic Heart for the Church

Blog Post Link: https://thebigpicturelink.blogspot.co... In Romans 1:11–12, Paul expresses a deep longing to visit the believers in Rome—not to perform miracles or stir excitement, but to establish them in the doctrine of grace. His desire was pastoral and doctrinal: to impart spiritual understanding that would root them in truth and mature their faith. This post clarifies that Paul’s reference to “imparting a spiritual gift” isn’t about signs or wonders. It’s about sharing doctrinal clarity, especially the mystery revealed to him for the Body of Christ. In this dispensation, sign gifts like tongues and prophecy have ceased. What remains is the enduring ministry of truth, mutual faith, and spiritual growth. Key takeaways: True ministry is mutual—Paul expected to be comforted by their faith too. Spiritual gifts are for establishing believers, not entertaining them. Fellowship matters—Paul longed for face-to-face connection, not just correspondence. This is a model for dispensational ministry: grounded in truth, shared in humility, and aimed at spiritual maturity. 🕊️ “The greatest spiritual gift we can impart today is the knowledge of God’s will, rightly divided, and the comfort of shared faith in Christ.”