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"Now the God of peace be with you all."

Text: Romans 15:33

THE GOD OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

Paul had discovered much about the God he served so well and faithfully. Here is a short list of the things that he discovered about the Lord God.

1. God our Father. He is the Giver of grace and peace – Romans 1:7

2. God as the One who imputes righteousness. Because of His justification of sinners we may have peace with God – Romans 4:6, 5:1

3. God as the Giver of eternal life – Romans 6:23

4. God as the Author of love – Romans 5:5, 8; 8:37-39

5. God as the eternally blessed One – Romans 9:5

6. God as the Lord of Sabaoth (“hosts”) – Romans 9:29

7. God as One who has not cast away His people – Romans 11:1-2

8. God as One who has unsearchable wisdom and knowledge – Romans 11:33

9. God as One who is full of mercy – Romans 9:15; 12:1

10. God as the One to whom we must give account – Romans 14:12

11. God of patience and comfort – Romans 15:5

12. God of Hope – Romans 15:13

13. God of grace – Romans 15:15

14. God… whose sovereign will must be sought and respected – Romans 1:10; 15:32

A NATURAL DESIRE TO PRONOUNCE A BENEDICTION

From time to time, Paul would append a brief word of blessing to his readers. The following text is a classic example. (Cf. Romans 11:36; Ephesians 3:20-21).

“Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.”
Romans 15:33

It was natural for Paul to invoke the name of God even as he wrote. It was natural to offer a brief benediction to his readers in Rome. It was fitting for Paul to wish his friends in Rome the very presence of the God of peace!