Bondservants of Christ

“Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,
separated to the gospel of God.”
(Romans 1:1)

“Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi,
with the bishops and deacons.”
(Philippians 1:1)

“Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ,
according to the faith of God's elect and
the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness.”
(Titus 1:1)

“James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad.”
(James 1:1)

“Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have obtained like precious faith with us
by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
(2 Peter 1:1)

“Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,
To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father,
and preserved in Jesus Christ.”
(Jude 1:1)

...take it deeper

The apostles could have used any number of salutations and titles to distinguish themselves, why do you suppose they often intentionally chose the title bondservant?




What are the modern implications and applications of this in our own times and culture?

“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;
live as servants of God.”
(1 Peter 2:16)