THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS BE WITH YOU
Romans 16:1-27
Key Verse: 16:20
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”
- On what basis did Paul commend Phoebe (1-2)? What did he request on her behalf? Whom did Paul greet first (3)? How had they co-worked with Paul (Ac 18:1–3, 18–19)? How did Paul describe their sacrificial lives and their influence (4-5a)? What can we learn from them?
- Note the repetition of “Greet,” “in the Lord,” or “in Christ” (5b-16). What is the significance of Paul mentioning many women? How is Paul’s humility, affection and respect in Christ reflected in these greetings?
- What warning does Paul give (17-19)? In what respect is this warning serious for believers then and now?
- Read verse 20. Who is working through those who cause division? What assurance does Paul give? How is this assurance related to the grace of our Lord Jesus (Gen 3:15; Col 2:15)? How does the grace of Jesus enable us to live a victorious life?
- Who were Paul’s fellow workers and how did they greet the church at Rome (21-24)? What mystery was hidden for long ages, how was it made known, and for what purpose (25-26; Eph 3:6)? How does Paul conclude his doxology (27; 11:33-36)?