He was Paul’s secretary, who wrote this letter as Paul dictated it, who inserts a personal greeting. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the Book of Romans. Romans 16:21-24. 'As it is written: 'I have made you a father of many nations.' Paul uses an image of a tree and grafting branches to better understand how God incoporates Jews and Gentiles together. Dec 3, 2006. In this section, beginning with verse 21, Paul conveys greetings to the Romans from his companions who were with him in Corinth. Romans 16:21 “Timothy my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.” Timothy, is so close to Paul that Paul calls him his son. Romans 11 concluded Paul’s dissertation on Israel which he began in Romans 9. d Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, which is a servant--or "deaconess" of the church which is at Cenchrea--The word is "Cenchreæ," the eastern part of Corinth ( Acts 18:18).That in the earliest churches there were deaconesses, to attend to the wants of the … Paul appeals to Roman Christians "to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God" (v. 1). 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, g live peaceably with all men. In Romans chapters one through eight, Paul thoroughly convinced us about man’s need and God’s glorious provision in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. 1. (25-27)1-16 Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. Romans 16:21 New King James Version (NKJV) Greetings from Paul’s Friends. (Read Romans 4:23-25) The history of Abraham, and of his justification, was recorded to teach men of after-ages; those especially to whom the gospel was then made known. Romans 11:16-24 "The Gentiles engrafted onto Israel's Olive Tree" is the third of four parts to the BFF Romans 11:11-36 Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). 17 e Repay no one evil for evil. 3:8,12. of the church in Cenchreae. Now we have even more names. Commentary for Romans 16 . This does not mean that he was the author of this letter. Paul wrote it during his stay in Corinth, probably about 57 *A.D.. 2. He is telling them that it is the hour for them to be raised from the dead. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Romans 11:16-21. Romans 9 is an explanation for why the word of God has not failed even though God’s chosen people, Israel, as a whole, are not turning to Christ and being saved. (1-16) Cautions the church against such as made divisions. He is not his son in the flesh, but in the spirit. Read Introduction to Romans . I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath (14-15) The necessity of the preaching of the gospel. Such, in idea, is the history of humanity to Paul, as interpreted by its issue in the moral condition of the pagan world when he wrote. He says, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usefulness of our kindred. Paul dictated his letter to Tertius (Romans 16:22). Romans 16:21-27 Delivered 03/10/2013. Now, in Romans 9 through 11, Paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of Israel. THE CONTEXT Romans 12:1-8 establishes the foundation upon which 12:9-21 is built. Command of God The Obedience of Faith. However, the church in Rome was not the result of the work of any one particular person. 4. For instance, the verses that we are considering here (Romans 16:25-27 in the NRSV) are found in chapter 14 in some manuscripts—chapter 15 in at least one—and chapter 16 in others. 15:20-27 Paul affirms hisministry to Gentiles, and his plan to visit the church in Rome. (21-24) The epistle concludes with ascribing glory to God. The Greek word means literally, our hearing. Romans 16:22 "I Tertius, who wrote [this] epistle, salute you in the Lord." 21 Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. We contend that Romans 8:28 in no way supports the idea of a “pre-arranged life map” for each and every person. in all three places (Romans 1:24, ; Romans 1:26, ; Romans 1:28, ) expresses the judicial action of God. Notice Romans 6: One can place chapter 12 next to chapter 8 and not miss a beat. This is what the Bible student does instead of just inventing some meaning of the verse. Final greetings fromPauls associates, and a benediction (Romans 16:21-27) Why? To encouragebelievers and remind them of their salvation (Romans 16:21-27) Context: 15:14-19 Paul validates hisauthority from God, and justifies his ministry to Gentiles. (17-20) Christian salutations. b. Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews. Scripture: Romans 16:21–23. John Piper Nov 26, 2006 2.6K Shares Sermon. 1. Friend, you are free to believe whatever you like, but the best way to look at Romans 8:28 is to look at the previous and the succeeding verses. We started our study of Romans on October 10, 2010, which was twenty nine months ago. CHAPTER 16. Exceptions are allowed for (Romans 2:10), but this is the position as a whole. 1:1 and 1 Tim. So the meaning of Romans 12:20 would be that if you do good toward your enemy and he doesn’t repent, you can rest assured that God will one day redress your wrong by bringing severe judgment on your enemy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20. Commentary on Romans 16:21-24 (Read Romans 16:21-24) The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. 1. Scripture: Romans 16:25–27. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 12:9-21 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 12. Browse Sermons on Romans 11:16-21. Our report.—So Authorised version, rightly. Paul established churches in many cities. NET ©: Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my compatriots. 16 For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches.. Chapter 11 depends on chapter 9. Nov 26, 2006. From Romans 9 alone we might think that salvation is God’s doing alone, but from Romans 10 we might think that salvation is man’s doing alone – together we see the matter from each perspective. Having said this, these three chapters are critical to understand God’s overall plan for Jews and Gentiles. The first is Timothy, who was Paul’s understudy and often his companion. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The original manuscripts for the closing section of the book of Romans vary considerably. We come this morning to our 95 th and final message of the book of Romans. The apostle recommends Phebe to the church at Rome, and greets several friends there. Abraham was a Gentile who became the first Jew by regeneration.He became a Jew because he was born again (9:6-14). This has been a challenging and educational study for me. Paul decides to send greetings from all those people who were with him in Corinth. So he is not telling them to wake up. Romans 11:16-21 New International Version (NIV). Almost every character is worthy of a sermon, dealing with some facet of church life or of individual character and conduct. Luke 10:19. Indivi­duals may be treated according to other references in the Bible: Timothy, apostolic associate minister Romans 16:21 Gaius, host of the Church, Romans 16:23. « Romans 16:19 | Romans 16:21 » | Compare: NIV, KJV, NLT, NKJV, NRSV, ESV | Cross references home. 16 If the part of the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, then the whole batch is holy; if the root is holy, so are the branches. Romans 10:17 goes back to and connects logically with Romans 10:15, while Romans 10:16 anticipates Romans 10:19; Romans 10:21. Romans 16:1-27.CONCLUSION, EMBRACING SUNDRY SALUTATIONS AND DIRECTIONS, AND A CLOSING PRAYER. John Piper Dec 3, 2006 3.2K Shares Paul uses this word egeiro nine times in Romans and the other eight all speak of "Christ being raised from the dead." a. 16 c Be of the same mind toward one another. Not many mighty, not many noble are called, but some are. Romans 16:21. 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon # 16:1 Or servant # 16:1 The word deacon refers here to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Phil. Here it is, the message preached by us, but heard by those who listened to it. The book of Romans was written in Corinth at the close of Paul’s third missionary journey. The three chapters of Romans–9, 10, and 11–interrupt Paul’s main argument in his epistle. How then … Matthew 16:21 NASB. In the first part of this chapter Paul sent his personal greetings to various saints in Rome. John Piper Nov 19, 2006 6 Shares Sermon. But he was careful not to upset anyone else’s work (Romans 15:20). Romans 16:25-27. Romans 16:23 "Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. f Have 5 regard for good things in the sight of all men. 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