Passage

Romans 16

• Doctrine

  Authority of Scripture

  Biblical prophets must be sharply distinguished from n'anga (traditional healer/diviner) or svikiro (spirit medium), both prominent and respected roles operating on a fundamentally different basis than biblical prophecy.

  ROM.16.25-26

• Glossary Term

  Church

  The assembly of believers; distinguish from a specific denomination's building or organization.

  ROM.16.1-16

• Doctrine

  Obedience of Faith

  Obedience flowing from faith, not works-based compliance or the deference traditionally owed to a chief or ancestral spirit to secure favor.

  ROM.16.26

• Glossary Term

  Obedience Of Faith

  Obedience flowing from faith, not works-based compliance or the deference owed to a chief or ancestral spirit to secure favor.

  ROM.16.26

• Glossary Term

  Prophecy

  God-given declaration of his word; distinct from divination practiced through ancestral consultation.

  ROM.16.25-26

• Glossary Term

  Prophet

  Must be sharply distinguished from 'n'anga' (traditional healer/diviner) or 'svikiro' (spirit medium), both prominent and respected roles in Shona religious life that operate on a fundamentally different basis than biblical prophecy.

  ROM.16.25-26

• Glossary Term

  Saints

  All believers, not a small class of especially holy or ancestor-like figures.

  ROM.16.1-16

• Doctrine

  The Church as Believers in Christ

  The assembly of believers; distinguish from a specific denomination's building or organization.

  ROM.16.1-16