Bill Acton :: Romans 16 - Paul and "Body Life"

Sermon Outline for Romans 16

Paul and “Body Life”

1. The Commendation of Phoebe – Rom 16:1-2
   1. She is a “sister”
   2. She is a “servant”
   3. She is a “strengthener”
   4. She is to be worthily received
   5. She is to be eagerly helped
2. Parenthesis – Women
   1. The matter of status or equality – Gal 3:28; Rom 5:1
   2. The matter of service – Rom 16
      1. Phoebe, Priscilla, Mary, Tryphaena, Tryphosa, Rufus’ mother…
      2. They were not just fixing chicken dinners for preachers
      3. They were also giving comfort and encouragement to the Church Body
   3. The matter of leadership – 1Ti 2:11-15; 1Co 11:1-16
   4. The matter of Spirit – 1Ti 4:9-10; 1Pe 3:1-7; Tit 2:1-5
   5. The matter of devotion
      1. The Gospels – Mary – Jhn 12:3; Mat 28:1
3. Paul’s Relationships – Rom 16:3-16
   1. Aquila and Priscilla – Rom 16:3-5; Act 18
      1. Their title – “Fellow-workers”
      2. Their loyalty – “risked their lives”
      3. Their hospitality – “The church in their house”
   2. Epaenetus – Rom 16:5
      1. His title – “My Beloved”
      2. His distinction – “The first Christian convert in Asia”
   3. Mary, a diligent worker – Rom 16:6
   4. Andronicus and Junias – Rom 16:7
      1. Their title
         1. “Kinsmen”
         2. “Fellow prisoners”
      2. Their distinction – “of note among the Apostles”
      3. Their seniority – “in Christ before me”
   5. Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, Household of Aristobulus, Herodion, Household of Narcissus
   6. Tryphaena and Tryphosa – faithful women
   7. Persis
      1. Beloved of the Church
      2. A hard worker
   8. Rufus and his mother – Rom 16:13
      1. Rufus – chosen in the Lord
      2. Mother – a mother to Paul also
   9. Other Churches – Rom 16:16
      1. “All the Churches of Christ”
      2. The unity of the believers