Paul’s Final Instructions
Romans 16
In this final chapter, the apostle Paul cautions about false teachers who infiltrate their congregations and begin to spread doctrine that is contrary to that which they had first been taught. There is little doubt that this warning is born out of Paul’s missionary experiences where it is likely that he encountered these type of heresy. Just as Paul gave a pointed warning to “stay away from (such people)”, so that admonishment applies to all Christian believers everywhere. This has happened down thru the ages and is still happening today. This is why believers in Christ must hone the gift of spiritual discernment. In this way one is able to determine whether something is of God or not. We must stay spiritually mature and strong in our faith to ward off the enemy’s flaming arrows of evil.
It is at the end of this letter that we find out a man named Tertius wrote this correspondence for Paul, who no doubt dictated it to him. It’s at this time that Paul allows Tertius to send greetings to those with whom he is familiar.
The final 2 verses of Paul’s letters are always reserved for praise to God. The apostle reiterates that Yahweh is the God of both Jew and Gentile that is more that capable of protecting and prospering all who would turn their life over to Him.
This concludes our study of Paul’s Letter to the Roman congregation of believers. I trust that the breakdown of this Pauline correspondence has benefited you in a positive way. Our next destination has yet to be determined, so please pray for me as I seek that which the Lord knows would spiritually benefit each one of us, myself included. May God’s richest blessings be yours and you seek to please Him with your life.
In His Name & for His glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): New Testament
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