Romans 16:4 - Behind The Scenes who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Truth to Learn Some of the most important ministries are behind the scenes. Behind the Words The word “risked” is a...
Romans 16:3 – Secular Saints
Romans 16:3 - Secular Saints Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Just because you work at a secular job doesn’t mean God doesn’t want to use you in building up the church. Behind the Words “Greet” is translated from aspadzomai, which is made...
Romans 16:2 – Help The Helper
Romans 16:2 - Help The Helper that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also. Truth to Learn Helping other...
Romans 16:1 – Phoebe the Deaconess
Romans 16:1 - Phoebe the Deaconess I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, Truth to Learn Women who serve in formal positions in a church perform an important service to God and His church. Behind the Words “Commend” is translated from...
Romans 15:33 – Peace With God
Romans 15:33 - Peace With God Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn God is the only source of true peace. You can be at peace with God. Behind the Words The word translated “peace” is eirēnē, which means “peace or tranquility.” The root...
Romans 15:32 – Following With Joy
Romans 15:32 - Following With Joy that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. Truth to Learn Following God’s will is not always comfortable or easy but it will produce joy in our hearts. Behind the Words “Will”...
Romans 15:31 – Fearful or Following?
Romans 15:31 - Fearful or Following? that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Truth to Learn Following God is more important than personal safety. Behind the Words The word translated “delivered” is...
Romans 15:30 – Pray for Me!
Romans 15:30 - Pray for Me! Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, Truth to Learn Christians should ask for prayer help when they need it. Behind the...
Romans 15:29 – Blessing Crammed Full
Romans 15:29 - Blessing Crammed Full But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. Truth to Learn We serve Christ with His full blessing. Behind the Words “I know” is translated from the Greek verb...
Romans 15:28 – The Finisher
Romans 15:28 - The Finisher Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. Truth to Learn Christians should not just be starters, they should be finishers. Behind the Words The word translated “performed” is the Greek...