Haiku responding to Romans 1:1-7
Paul, servant of Christ,
unknown to the church in Rome,
gives his credentials.
I was set apart
for the gospel; called by Christ
as an apostle.
The gospel: promised
by the prophets, realised
through Jesus, God's Son.
His resurrection
from the dead established him
as the Son of God.
By grace he called us
as apostles, that gentiles
might come to know faith.
You are included;
you also belong to Christ,
having received grace.
Greetings, beloved
Romans; called as saints of God.
Grace to you, and peace!
© Ken Rookes 2025
