Introduction: In these last verses Paul will give us a final benediction to his letter. 21 Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. 22 I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord. 23 Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother. • As Paul allowed Tertius to write for him, never let your limitations you from valuable service to the Lord but lean on the support of others. 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. • We need continual reminders that it is by grace. 25a Now to Him who is able to establish you • can do what we cannot, make us stand, when we abide in Him. 25b according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, • The writings of Paul and the teachings of Jesus this promise. 25c according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began 26a but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, • God has been revealing His plan from age to age but now it is fully known in . • The prophets even foretold that would be included. 26b according to the commandment of the everlasting God, • God commanded it, Jesus did it, I believe it and that it. I will be made to stand! • God is eternal and does not change. So even our is secure. 26c (Now to Him who is able to establish you) in obedience to the faith • Obedience to faith is in Jesus Christ as your Savior. • By faith we encounter the love of God which us into people who love others. • True love is always according to the of God. • This is a process where we pursue His and await for His perfection. 27 to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. • The fitting response should be to God. • This comes through Jesus and the of His body which is us, reflecting the glory of God for all to see.