Main Highlights
Paul commends Phoebe and greets various individuals in the church at Rome, warning against those who cause divisions and teaching contrary to sound doctrine, and concluding with a doxology to the God who is able to establish believers in the gospel.
Key Verses
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is in Cenchreae;- Romans 16:1 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,- Romans 16:3 Now I urge you, brothers, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.- Romans 16:17 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past- Romans 16:25
Related Scripture
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.- 1 Corinthians 1:10
Scholar Insight
"Paul warns against those who cause divisions and set traps for people based on teaching that differs from what the Roman Christians had already learned. - Robert H. Mounce, Romans, The New American Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995), 269."
Theological Analysis
What we learn about God
God is the one who is able to establish believers. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past (Romans 16:25)
Christological Connection
Jesus Christ is proclaimed as the center of the gospel. according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past (Romans 16:25)
Systematic Theology
The mystery of the gospel is revealed, signifying God's plan for salvation. according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past (Romans 16:25)
Law & Grace
The importance of sound teaching is emphasized, as opposed to doctrines that cause division. Now I urge you, brothers, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. (Romans 16:17)
Personal Application
We should be vigilant against false teachers and those who cause division. Now I urge you, brothers, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. (Romans 16:17)