Romans 1:11-13
  • 1Step 1: Read
  • 2Step 2: Interpretive Issues
  • 3Step 3: Possible Meanings
  • 4Step 4: Using Good Hermeneutics
  • 5Step 5: Solving the Interpretive Issue

Hermeneutics

  • Getting Started
  • Resources
  • Tutorials
Why We Need Hermeneutics

Possible Meanings

What does "some spiritual gift" mean in v.11?

  • Technical term meaning one or all of the gifts of the Spirit
  • Technically used, but referring to Paul's impart of his own spiritual gifts via ministry to them.
  • Non-technically used to refer to a "gift of a spiritual nature," in this case, Paul's apostolic ministry.

What does "some fruit" mean in v.13?

  • Means of fruit of conversion
  • Means fruit of the Spirit or fruit of character
  • Means what it means in Romans 15:2: a euphemism for the Jerusalem collection
Next