How often do you think about the Roman Empire? How does that relate to the New Testament? How does the Roman Empire compare to our context? Do you feel overwhelmed at Christmastime? How do you win at Christmas? What does it mean to "just believe?" In what do you believe?
"Winning Christmas" is a reflection based on Romans 16:25-27.
Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Works Referenced
Adams, Simon, contributor. Exploring History: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York City: Backpack Books, 2005.
Germbish, Nadiyka, Joel Bengbeng, Cláudio Carvalhaes, & Sidwell Mokgothu. Light from Afar: An Advent Devotional from Around the World. Nashville, Tennessee: Upper Room Books, 2023.
Nanos, Mark D. The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul’s Letter. Minneapolis: Fortress, Press, 1996.
Wright, N.T. “The Letter to the Romans.” In New Interpreter’s Bible, Volume IX. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2015.
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