Romans 16:25-27 (ESV Strong's)
Paul's final doxology after writing Romans:
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—
to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.
Subject: Faith
If you study the Book of Romans you are blown away by the work!! Paul has written a complete doctrinal dissertation on God's grace in the life of the believer. How do you summarize such an in depth book? The above three verses are Paul's summary. Notice the power of God's Word to bring about faith, which brings about Salvation. Paul's uses the words "revelation," "prophetic writings," and "command." He tells us that the Word is delivered through the gospel message and "preaching." God has ordained the preaching of His Word as THE method to bring about faith, which produces salvation. Not just any preaching of a word, but the preaching of the THE Word about Christ. That preaching will produce salvation in the souls of mankind. Faith comes from hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17). When we share God's Word, not our logic, people are converted. When we preach Jesus, not our church, people are saved. When we proclaim the Word of God about the Mystery of Christ, not the philosophy of this world, mankind is saved. Faith is produced by the word of God. If you want your own faith strengthened, read God's Word. It is belief in the truth of God's Word that enables us to walk in truth.
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