Adventistische Schriften über: "Which two elements of Paul's ministry are highlighted in 1 Corinthians 1:1, Romans 1:1 and Galatians 1:1?"

In the writings of Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1 and Galatians 1:1 two central elements of Paul's ministry are highlighted: his calling to be an apostle and his separation for the gospel of God. These titles make clear that his commission was not from humans but by the will of God and the grace of Jesus Christ. Paul understood this divine appointment as a holy responsibility to proclaim the gospel of Christ without human wisdom, but in the power of God.

The divine calling and separation of Paul

»“Separated for the gospel of God.” – These are the words with which Paul described himself in the letter to the Romans: “Called to be an apostle, separated for the gospel of God.” ... Paul increasingly understood the meaning of his calling, “to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God.” His calling had come, “not from men, nor through a man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father.”«

1 - Ellet Joseph Waggoner, The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 (SITI December 8, 1898, page 771.1)

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»He claims to have a divine mission – that he “is called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God.” Paul was called by the Prince of Life to his work. While Paul was busy persecuting Christ’s followers, the Savior appeared to him and called him to be an apostle to the Gentiles.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6 (6BC 1082.11)

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»Paul testifies in his letter to the Romans that he regarded this holy appointment as a new and important epoch in his life; he calls himself “a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated for the gospel of God.”«

3 - Ellen Gould White, The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 3 (3SP 348.2)

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