Romans 16:3-5a

 

Romans 16:3-5a

What a Biblical Marriage Looks Like

 

Rom 16:3  Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 

Rom 16:4  Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 

Rom 16:5  Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. 

 

1. Paul Gives a Greeting to Priscilla and Aquila – vs. 3-4
1. A godly couple serves Christ above all else

                                                              i.      Is Christ King of your life?

1.      Romans 12:1-2 

                                                            ii.      Are you both on the same page?

1.      2 Corinthians 6:14 

                                                          iii.      Is your life marked by the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

1.      Galatians 5:22-23 

                                                          iv.      Do you believe that children are a godly heritage?

1.      Psalm 127:3-5 

2. A godly couple is willing to give their lives for the cause of Christ

                                                              i.      Couples need the man to be the spiritual leader

1.      Acts 18:1-4 

                                                            ii.      Couples need to have a vision to train the next generation of godly leaders

1.      Acts 18:24-28 

                                                          iii.      Couples need to be passionate about seeing the work of Christ go forward in their community

1.      Priscilla and Aquilla had churches in:

a.       Corinth

                                                                                                                                      i.      1 Corinthians 16:19 

b.      Ephesus

                                                                                                                                      i.      2 Timothy 4:19 

c.       And Rome

                                                                                                                                      i.      Romans 16:5 

 

3. A godly couple is a blessing to fellow workers of the Kingdom, in their local area

                                                              i.      They have their priorities in the proper order

1.      God first

a.       1 John 2:15-17 

2.      Then family

a.       1 Timothy 5:8 

3.      Then church

a.       Ephesians 5:22-33 

4. A godly couple are a blessing to fellow workers in the Kingdom, around the world

                                                              i.      Every believer should have a passion to share the gospel with the world

1.      Matthew 28:19-20 

2. Paul Gives a Greeting to the Church in Priscilla and Aquila’s home – vs. 5a
1. A godly couple opens their home for ministry

                                                              i.      Treat every individual as if they could be an angel

1.      Hebrews 13:1-2 

                                                            ii.      Be kind to the stranger in your land

1.      Leviticus 19:34 

                                                          iii.      Plead with people to come and be a part of your home

1.      Acts 16:14-15 

                                                          iv.      Open your home to the weary traveler

1.      Job 31:32 

                                                            v.      Even a cup of cold water can be a tremendous blessing

1.      Mark 9:41 

                                                          vi.      Care for others as if you are caring for Christ Himself

1.      Matthew 25:40