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show notes. Now, here's today's podcast, from Pathway to Victory. Hi, this is Robert Jeffers, and I'm

glad to study God's Word with you every day on this Bible teaching program. On today's edition,

A Pathway to Victory. if you ask most people,

even most Christians, what the purpose of Christmas really is, many would be hard-pressed

to answer the question, not the Apostle Paul. In the passage we're going to look at today, he uses one sentence to describe

everything you need to know about Christmas. Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and

pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffers. You know every December people complain about the commercialization of Christmas,

claiming we've forgotten the real reason for the season. So where can we turn to find the true

answer? Today, on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffers shares one powerful sentence from

the Apostle Paul that captures the true meaning behind this celebration. But first,

let's take a moment to hear some important ministry updates. Thanks, David, and welcome again to

Pathway to Victory. Most of us would find it impossible to explain Christmas in one sentence,

but the Apostle Paul could. And in just a moment I'll show you everything you need

to know about the true meaning of Christmas. But first, the clock is ticking on something extraordinary.

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