Paul ends the book with a doxology (a statement of praise to God). In this doxology, Paul speaks of the blessings of the gospel he has just expounded and applied throughout the book. He ends with another reference to the obedience of faith. This is a fitting conclusion to a book that, more than any other, is…

Romans 16:17-20

This is a unique passage as Paul gives a lengthy personal greeting to many in the church at Rome. Paul commends Phoebe to the church and mentions many other brothers and sisters by name. This passage teaches us about the tangible fellowship of the church at Rome and calls us to not only be committed…

A healthy Christian church is not a self-sufficient church, but a church that looks to the Lord for grace and seeks to be faithful in fulfilling his Great Commission. In our text, Paul continues his personal address to the church in Rome. He speaks of his missionary plans and makes an appeal to the church…

We are coming to the end of our study of the book of Romans. We begin Paul’s personal address to the church. He concludes with a reminder of his ministry and the work of Christ through it. Our text is Romans 15:14-21. We will consider these four points: Paul’s confidence about the church. (v. 14) The purpose…

In Romans 15 Paul continues to give gospel application to the church. This passage highlights the blessings of the gospel as Paul emphasizes the joy and peace that comes with faith. Though the christian life is filled with trials, God’s purpose is not to burden but to encourage us as believers. Here we see the…

We begin Romans 15 this week. Paul continues to emphasize the importance of unity in the church. In this passage Paul gives us his prayer and vision for the church, a vision that God will surely bring about in his time. The message is entitled The God-given vision for the church. We will consider these five points: The obligation…

Paul continues with his appeal for unity among the weak and the strong. Paul gives a clear imperative in light of the importance of unity and the nature of the kingdom of God. He wants us to remember not only that Christ is the Judge but that he is also the sanctifier of his people…

Paul deals with a problem that confronts every growing church. He makes an appeal for unity among the weak and the strong. Paul reminds us of the Lordship of Christ and how our understanding of his lordship frees us to welcome one another without passing judgment on one another. We will consider the issues that…

We will be finishing Romans 13. This concludes Paul’s general application of the gospel. He concludes this chapter with a call for a totally new way of living in light of the eschatological situation that comes with the gospel. The text is Romans 13:11-14. The message is entitled Living in the Light of the Day of the…