Romans 16

Romans 16:1-2

1 Phoebe is a deaconess, servant, minister of the church

2 Accept her as any brother, assist her, meet her needs She has helped many others, including Paul

Romans 16:3-15

3 Priscilla and Aquila Acts 18:24-28 Taught Apollos Kicked out of Rome Came to Corinth NOTE: The Roman letter is written from Corinth

4 Church that is in their house

NOTE: Many house churches in Rome 1] Aquila - 5 2] Aristobulus - 10 3] Narcissus - 11 4] Hermes - 14 5] Olympas - 15

NOTE: 28 people are greeted by name. Peter is NOT among this list. He mentions those of note among the apostles (7). He greets 5 house churches.

Romans 16:16

16 Salute = greet, accept, receive Holy kiss = custom of greeting - USA, shake hands Japan, bow Russia - kiss on each cheek

Churches of Christ salute you

A. Is this the name of the church? B. What are some other titles of the church?

NOTE: This letter is written from Corinth. From Corinth he sends greetings from the churches of Christ. To Corinth he addresses the church of God (1 Corinthians 1:2) Neither of these terms was meant to be “the title” of the church. They are descriptive terms. Remember, there were not many churches that needed to be distinguished from each other.

Romans 16:17-18

17 Mark - those who cause division among you Offenses contrary to the doctrine Avoid them - See 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 18 HERE IS THEIR TRUE NATURE:

1. Serve not the Lord Jesus Christ
2. Serve their own bellies (fleshly desires)
3. Use good words and fair speeches
4. Deceive hearts of simple Simple <> dumb, stupid, ignorant Simple = open, accepting, not suspicious

Romans 16:19-20

19 There is thin line to walk A. Be wise to what is good. B. Be simple (not suspicious) concerning evil.

20 God will take care of Satan. See Genesis 3:15

Romans 16:22

22 Tertius - wrote (was the scribe) for Paul This does not mean that Tertius wrote (was the author) of this letter. The source - God The author - Paul The scribe - Tertius

Romans 16:25-27

25 Closing prayer – God is: Power Able to establish you Reveal the mystery

26 Make manifest Scriptures Prophets Commandments Make known to all men Lead to obedience of faith (see Romans 1:5)

27 God - only wise = All wise, no part is unwise See 1 Timothy 6:16 “Only hath immortality”