Paul's Purpose, to go to Rome, hindered, preach gospel in Spain

Paul's Purpose, to go to Rome, hindered, preach gospel in Spain--FREE BIBLE STUDY!!
Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of us. Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world. Their testimony as Christians was talked about throughout the Roman Empire, which then constituted the whole world from the perspective of those living in the Mediterranean area.
Paul had no personal acquaintance with many of these Romans, and yet he could heartily rejoice in their faith. He traveled up and down from place to place, and, wherever he went, he heard great commendations for the Christians at Rome. Like the great men of God of the past, these Romans got a good report through faith: “For by it (faith) the elders obtained a good testimony” (Heb. 11:2). God is not concerned about numbers, or a big show. God is honored by our faith in His Son. God honors faith in His people. We will be rewarded for the works we do in true faith. It is something we should all want; to be famous for faith. “Whatsoever is not of faith is sin” (Rom. 14:23).