Romans 16:17-16:27

The Blessedness of Obedience

After many months of study in this glorious book of Romans, we finish it all up today. And talk about finishing on a high note! It couldn't get any higher than the glory of God. In the closing verses we find a wonderful doxology that spotlights God's wisdom and glory. And through it all, Lloyd will ask us, "Is the glory of God the theme of our lives?"

  1. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
  2. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
  3. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
  4. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
  5. Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
  6. I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
  7. Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
  8. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
  9. Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
  10. But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
  11. To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.