Romans 16:19 - Obedient and Wise For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. Truth to Learn It is important for all Christians to be growing in our...
Romans 16:18 – Servants, Not Crusaders
Romans 16:18 - Servants, Not Crusaders For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. Truth to Learn Lack of submissiveness can cause harm to the body of Christ. Behind...
Romans 16:17 – Who to Avoid
Romans 16:17 - Who to Avoid Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. Truth to Learn Avoid those who teach false doctrine. Behind the Words “Urge” is translated from the Greek verb parakalō, which literally...
Romans 16:16 – A Holy Kiss?
Romans 16:16 - A Holy Kiss? Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say,...
Romans 16:15 – Family of Saints
Romans 16:15 - Family of Saints Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Truth to Learn All Christians are saints and are God’s children. Behind the Words The name “Philologus” means “one who loves to learn.” “Nereus,” by some...
Romans 16:14 – Church Building Idolatry?
Romans 16:14 - Church Building Idolatry? Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. Truth to Learn God wants a relationship, not brick and mortar. Behind the Words “Asyncritus” is the name of a slave who was made a freeman by Caesar Augustus. The name...
Romans 16:13 – A Choice Christian
Romans 16:13 - A Choice Christian Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Truth to Learn Some Christians stand out as “choice” within the church. Behind the Words The name “Rufus” is of Roman (Latin) origin, meaning “red.” “Chosen” is translated from the noun eklektos, which...
Romans 16:12 – Hard Working Women
Romans 16:12 - Hard Working Women Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. Truth to Learn There are many hard working women in the church! Behind the Words The names “Tryphena and Tryphosa” are Greek and are...
Romans 16:11 – This Precious Salvation
Romans 16:11 - This Precious Salvation Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some Christians put their lives in danger when they get saved. Behind the Words The word “countryman,” which we saw in verse seven,...
Romans 16:10 – Proving Ground of Faith
Romans 16:10 - Proving Ground of Faith Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Truth to Learn Christians undergo trials of their faith. Behind the Words The word translated “approved” is dokimos, derived from the verb dokimadzō, which means “to try or test...