As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
In response to Habakkuk’s raw complaint, God announced that he would do something wonderful, astounding, and hard-to-believe.
In a brief burst of practical instructions, we learn how to treat church leaders, other church numbers, and everyone else.