Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
In Romans 15:14-26, Paul explained his ministry as a presentation of the nations to God though presenting the Gospel of God to the nations....
The abrupt ending of Acts after Paul's arrival in Rome leaves us thinking about the growth of the gospel and where it goes from...
No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.