The church is more than just a building or a denomination.  In fact, the Greek word for church literally means “assembly” or “called-out ones.”  Some people have this mistaken belief that church is something you go to for an hour or so on Sunday mornings.  The truth is, you don’t just go to church, you are the church!  Church is the people, not just the place.

 

The majority of the final chapter of Romans is taken up with Paul’s personal greetings to a number of people.  Many of these people are unknown to us outside of their mention in these verses.  But, I believe there is much more we can glean from Paul’s greetings. 1) Paul’s Greetings Reveal the Diversity of the Church; 2) Paul’s Greetings Reveal the Unity of the Church; 3) Paul’s Greetings Reveal the Activity of the Church.

 

The church consists of ordinary people, doing extraordinary work in Christ.

 

 

Romans 16:1-16+21-23

Mar. 5, 2023

 

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