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.
Faith is the means by which we are saved, obey God, and forgive our brothers and sisters.
When Peter explained what happened at Cornelius‘s house, the Jewish Christians were amazed that God had given salvation also to non-Jews!
In a boat journey across the lake, Jesus showed himself to be an exhausted human and almighty God.
