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.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
From all of eternity God held a secret, which he finally revealed through his church to all the heavenly beings.
Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In...