Romans 15:16

Paul had a special obligation to this primarily Gentile congregation (Romans 1:13) since God had sent him to minister to Gentiles primarily. As a believer priest, it was his duty to bring people to God with the gospel. He regarded the Gentiles who were coming to faith and growing through his ministry as his offering to God. These Gentiles would be acceptable to God as the Holy Spirit set them apart to God as His possession (cf. 1 Corinthians 6:11). Positional sanctification is in view rather than progressive sanctification.