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.
As God granted safety to all Paul's fellow passengers, so God grants eternal safety to all those who are connected to Jesus by faith.
Through his death Christ has brought near believers from the nations who were very far from God.
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...