Tag Archives: Romans 16

obstacles to maturity

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16:17-27 17 Now I encourage you, brothers, to watch out for those who are causing the divisions and putting up stumbling blocks contrary to the teaching that you learned. Turn away from them! 18 Because these are the kind … Continue reading →

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miracle behind the myth

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16:1-16 1 I am commending to you now our sister Phoebe, who is a deacon of the church in Cenchrea, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide … Continue reading →

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evangelism: celebrating the team

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16.   Lest we get the mistaken assumption that Paul was single-handedly bringing the Gentile world to Christ, he includes the names of over 30 of his co-workers in this chapter.  This serves as a reminder that the work of … Continue reading →

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friends that help, friends that hinder

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16.  In this final chapter of Romans, Paul puts flesh on the practical principles that he had been teaching in the letter. He does this by greeting and showing appreciation to his friends and fellow Christian workers who are … Continue reading →

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