Lesson 469: Romans 16:20
The Blueprint — The Verse
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More Christ be with you.
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The Context — The History
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More closed Romans with greetings, warnings, and doxology after his longest letter. He wrote amid plans to visit Rome and continue mission to Spain.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More commended Phoebe, greeted many believers, warned against those who cause divisions, and praised the God who strengthens the gospel. He closed with assurance that the God of peace would soon crush Satan under their feet.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
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Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.
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Discussion
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What does crushing Satan under your feet promise for daily spiritual battle?
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How does God's peace relate to victory over evil?
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Where do you need assurance that evil will not have the final word?
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