THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL
Romans 16.17-27
Romans: The Global Gospel Goes On – Part 3 of 3
GOSPEL WORK IS …
Doctrinal and Spiritual WORK
v. 18 “… by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.” (esv)
v. 17 “… contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught …” (esv)
v. 18 “… are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites.” (niv)
Philippians 3.19 “… their god is their stomach …” (csb)
Team WORK
v. 21 “Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you …” (esv)
God-Sized WORK
v. 27 “… to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ!” (esv)
v. 25 “Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel …” (esv)
v. 20 “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” (esv)
Colossians 2.15 “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (niv)