Romans Chapter 16

Romans Chapter 16

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Introduction: In chapter 15, Paul explained how that he had become the apostle unto the Gentiles. He talked of how God had used him to reach many for the Lord, and discussed how that he took up an offering to bring to the poor saints there in Jerusalem. We closed with his request that the church pray for him.

In Chapter 16, we have a record of many of Paul’s close and well beloved friends. Many of whom were fellow-workers in the Lord’s service. As we study this chapter, note how that some of these people Paul speaks of are Jews, while many are Gentiles. Some were men, some women, some business people, while others were common laborers. But all, no matter their background or vocation, were servants of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some were prisoners because of their faithfulness to God and some even died.

I. Greeting to the Named Individuals

Rom 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

Rom 16:2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Phebe was called a servant of the church there in Cenchrea. When a person is called a servant, that does not make them the pastor. Every member of Christ’s church should be known as servants. Whatever Phebe’s responsibility at the church, we can be sure that she did not usurp authority over the men. Paul would not have been commending her if she had been disobedient to the Word of God.

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