Paul prayerfully desires to visit the Christians at Rome, bringing a spiritual gift to build them up and establish them in their faith. Paul wants these Christians to have a solid foundation in the Lord Jesus that is able to withstand the attack of doubt, deception, discouragement and despair. Stading firm on the Lord Jesus, clear on the matter of salvation, undefiled by sin and undiscouraged by spiritual attack Paul seeks fruit from the Christian life. Fruitfullness depends upon my relationship with Jesus, anything weakening that relationship will affect my fruitfulness for God.
Dr J Stewart Gillespie