Conversation Starters

1. Read Romans 16:17-27.

2. In verse 17, Paul warns his audience to watch out for false teachers. How do we know what teaching “creates division and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned”?

3. In what ways do you find yourself exposed to false teachings/teachers? What can you do to guard yourself against such teachers?

4. In his closing thoughts, Paul rejoices over the obedience displayed by the Roman church and urges them to continue seeking “what is good” in rejection of “what is evil.” Why do you think Paul chose this to be his final command to the Roman church? As you have gone through this letter, in what ways have you been encouraged to “be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil?”

Title: A Family That Finishes Well
Reference: Romans 16:17-27
Speaker: Paul Brandes, PaulB@cckc.church

– A sharp lookout for deceptive teachers

– An unwavering faith that the Enemy will be crushed.

The devil's goal is to first isolate us, then implant in our minds deceitful ideas that play to our disordered desires, which we feel comfortable with because they are normalized by the status quo of our society. Specifically, he lies about who God is, who we are, and what the good life is, with an aim to undermine our trust in God's love and wisdom. His intent is to get us to seize autonomy from God and redefine good and evil for ourselves, thereby leading to the ruin of our souls and society. ~ John Mark Comer, Live No Lies

– A laser focus on gospel-fueled obedience

– An ultimate goal of God’s glory