Romans 16:1-16
Louis Tamburro

Jesus gives us Christian community as a gift, and salvation through faith in Jesus is at the center of that gift. The feelings Paul has for the 26 names mentioned are driven by his salvation in Jesus.  Jesus rescued us, he gathered us together in this Christian community to celebrate our new life in Christ, and to love each other as a family. We’ve been rescued, forgiven of our sins, eternally greeted and beloved by our savior Jesus. The big idea is Jesus creates community, and strengthens us through community. So let’s celebrate our new life in Christ, and love each other as a family like Christ.