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Romans 16
Pastor Tom Houser
Final Thoughts

Romans 16: Final Thoughts
A Commendation (1-2)

• NOTICE: There should be no strangers or loneliness in the church family.
• ASK: Does Grace Point feel like a family to you?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Long-time Companions (3-5a)

• NOTICE: These three knew each other for many years and in many circumstances.
• ASK: Have you discovered the immeasurable value of a set of Christian friends that you’ve known like that?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Notable Reputations (5b-15; 22-23).

• NOTICE: Most of these men and women weren’t notable enough to have their stories included in the New Testament, but “their reputation preceded them”.
• NOTICE: How many Grace Pointers could be included in a letter like this!
• ASK: What is your reputation in your church family?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

An Awkward Interlude (16).

• NOTICE: Paul was reminding the Roman church, full of all kinds of different people, to express family unity, forgiveness, and peace.
• ASK: Why don’t we find it natural to express these things? What if we did?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

One Last Warning (17-18)

• NOTICE: Intent is as much of a problem as content.
• ASK: What is your intent as a part of this church family?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

One Last Appeal (19-20)

• NOTICE: A lot of us like learning new things more than obeying what we already know.
• ASK: Would you rather learn something new than obey what you already know?
• NOTICE: We can all get lazy. Complacent. Forgetful.
• ASK: Is it important that you are wise and innocent in the right things?
• NOTICE: The peace of God does not evade issues or avoid action, and we are not left alone to fight alone.
• ASK: Are you fighting for peace in your life, your family’s life, and the world around you with the grace of Christ?

(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

A Doxology (25-27)
To the only wise God, through His Son Jesus Christ, be the glory forever!
Soul Exercises from Romans 16

• Ask and answer one these questions prompted from Romans 16.
• Share the love of Christ with the family of Christ as we take communion together: “May God’s peace be with you“.