In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.
Although God gave humanity up to our sins, he also gave up his Son for our sins.
Jesus demonstrated true greatness by taking the place of a servant in his life and in his death.
