To God Be the Glory Forever
Scripture Texts: Romans 16:25-27
Introduction.
We turn this morning to the final text of this greatest letter ever written. What a journey, 97 sermons over four years. This morning we come to Paul’s benediction or doxology. It is a sweet farewell where we feel Paul’s continuing love, affection and care for the souls of the saints. The church is in its infancy and to the very end Paul is mentoring and discipling, like a good father.
It is far more than just a benediction or a goodbye. It is a pastoral appeal that draws on the truth of the Gospel that Paul has been preaching all along.
Paul ends all his letters with a doxology or a blessing. This one is the longest of all of them, and did you notice it is one sentence. Since it is one sentence we will break it up into his connected phrases.