Today we read the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul’s closing words encompass the entire good news of God, from the prophetic Old Testament writings to the proclamation of Jesus Christ being made known to all nations. God’s eternal being, His wisdom, knowledge, and power, are all far beyond ours. He calls those of faith to respond in obedience to His will. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was entrusted to Paul and faithfully proclaimed among the nations in accordance with God’s will. • At the bottom of his music, world- famous Lutheran musician Johann Sebastian Bach wrote “S.D.G” (Latin: Soli Deo Gloria), “to God alone the glory.” Paul ends his marvelous expression of Law and Gospel in Romans on the same note. He then adds that this is all in and through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory. Amen!
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9802). (Function). Kindle Edition.