What are the themes mentioned in 1:1-7?
That Christ was always meant to be sent to save us, because it was promised beforehand “ by the prophets, that He would come to us as a descendant of David. And the key was the resurrection that proved He was the son of God - verse 4.
And all, including Gentiles, are saved through grace AND apostleship to call others to obedience that comes from faith- verse 5.
In this incredibly succinct opening, Paul touches on all the key elements of our faith. The identity and form of God in the trinity. The reference to prophecies and the reminder that the resurrection proves Christ is the son of God - who else can overcome death? The critical theme of grace is also touched on, and how we are called to spread the word that others might be saved through faith and nothing else.
We believe because of faith, not because of earthly rewards, but that a higher reward awaits us.
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