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. Romans 16:25 – 27 I am not able to walk a step without my crutch. The wood of it comes from Calvary. My crutch is Christ; and a blessed crutch He is. Oh, let me lean my whole weight on Him while I am walking through this wilderness world. – John Berridge (1716 – 1793) Sermon Outline: WHO? – To Him… the only wise God (vs. 25, 27) WHAT? – Who is able to strengthen you (vs. 25; cf. 1:11) HOW? – According to… My gospel (vs.25; cf. 1:1) b. The preaching of Jesus Christ (vs. 25; cf. 1:15) c. The revelation of the mystery disclosed (vs. 25) d. The prophetic writings (vs. 26; cf. 1:2) e. The command of the eternal God (vs. 26) WHY? – To bring about the obedience of faith to the only wise God (vs. 27; cf. 1:5) Conclusion: To Him be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen (vs. 27) Study and Discussion Questions: Open It Do you remember the last words someone ever spoke to you? How important were they? How many people did God use to help you come to faith in His Son, Jesus Christ? Explore It How does Paul wrap up this long letter in his last three verses? (16:25 – 27) What does Paul teach about God in these few final verses? (16:25-27) What does Paul say about the gospel? (16:25-27) Get It How does focusing on the greatness of God increase our ambition to serve Him? What does the plan of salvation show us about the wisdom of God? 8. Why does Paul mention all the nations once again in his final words? Apply It How has ‘the obedience of faith’ been lived out in your life in the past few months? How can our lives bring more glory to God through Jesus Christ?