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Wrapping Up Romans

Wrapping Up Romans

10/04/2020 - Dave Riddle

Key Passage: Romans 16:25-27

Now to him... be the glory forever! Amen.

  • Romans 16:25, 27

  • Glory = doxa (δόξα)

 Him who is able to strengthen you...

  • Romans 16:25

  • dynamos (δύναμαι)= able. to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favourable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom

  • stērizō (στηρίζω) = strengthen. To set fast. To turn resolutely in a certain direction. 

Good News

  • Romans 16:25

  • euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) = a good message. Good news!

Divine Revelation 

  • Romans 16:25-26

  • A secret or mystery revealed. Something that had been kept hidden.

  • Ours eyes have been opened to the truth of Jesus.

Divine Mandate

  • Romans 16:26

  • epitagē (ἐπιταγὴν) - an injunction , decree, command or mandate. By implication, authoritativeness.

...to the only wise God

  • Romans 16:27

  • We have no shortage of access to facts and opinions.

    • God is the only one who is wise.

  • sophos (σοφῷ) - Wise. To have skill or expertise. To best form plans and use the best means for their actual execution. 

How do we walk more deeply in this truth?

  • Understand his word better

  • Live empowered by the power of the Holy Spirit.

  • Walk together in community and unity. 

Paul's Apostolic Recap

Paul’s Apostolic Recap

Dave Riddle - 2/09/20

Key Passage: Romans 15:14-21

Notes to His Readers

Affirmation

  • Romans 15:14

    • you are full of goodness and knowledge

Challenge

  • Romans 15:15

    • nevertheless... remember

Description of His Ministry 

Priestly

  • Romans 15:16

    • a priest of the gospel.

    • Offering his gentile converts up to God as a living sacrifice.

      • Acceptable and pleasing

Supernatural

  • Romans 15:18-19

    • His ministry is not about his own talent or intellect, but what God is doing through him.

Good News

  • Romans 15:19-20

    • Paul’s one desire was to be obsessed with the good news of Jesus Christ.

    • Everything that we have to offer the world is rooted in the good news

Trailblazing

  • Romans 15:20

    • Taking the gospel where it’s never been before!

Do you have a clear picture of what God is calling you to do?