Scripture: Romans 16:17–20
Ice Breaker: In the digital age, false news often spreads faster than truth. People are deceived not because lies are brilliant, but because vigilance is weak.
Rhetorical Question: If we are careful in daily life, why are we often careless in spiritual matters?
Romans 16:17–20 teaches that proclaiming the works of the Lord is done not only by words, but by guarding sound doctrine, living in obedience, and standing in Christ’s victory.
Written around AD 57, Romans concludes with pastoral warnings. Paul reminds the church that God actively protects His people and grants victory over Satan. This is how God’s works are revealed.
Transition: True testimony begins with spiritual discernment.
The Greek skopeō means careful, ongoing observation.
Cross Reference: Acts 20:29–30 – Wolves threaten the flock.
Truth is measured by apostolic teaching, not personal preference.
Love never compromises truth.
Transition: Avoiding error leads to a life that glorifies God.
Serving self blinds people to God’s works.
Cross Reference: Philippians 3:19 – Their god is their appetite.
Hypakoē describes willing submission.
Balanced holiness reflects God’s character.
Transition: The climax of testimony is confidence in God’s triumph.
Eirēnē signifies wholeness and restoration.
Cross Reference: John 16:33 – Peace in Christ amid trouble.
Syntribō echoes Genesis 3:15.
Triumph comes through Christ alone.
Proclaiming God’s works means living alert, obedient, and confident in His victory.
Call to Response: Let us declare: “I will live discerning, obedient, and victorious in Christ!”
In morning light where lilies grow,
Their fragrance soft and pure does rise;
So lives made true in Christ will show,
God’s mighty works before all eyes.