Jesus fulfilled the entire Old Testament by suffering, rising from the dead, and having forgiveness preached to all the nations.
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
As Paul waited in prison, he was able to rejoice in two certain outcomes because of his view of life and death.
