This morning we come to the opening greeting that reads rather typically if you are no stranger to New Testament letters. It is a Trinitarian greeting (4-5), from the Father, Son, and Spirit who each have had a role and continue to labor unto the ushering in of the Kingdom of Christ on earth as it is in heaven. This Trinitarian work of redemption results in the blessing of men, described as men being made royal priests who gather around the Throne of Christ, whose central mission is bring glory to Christ. The mission of benediction, blessing men (6a), in turn results in our bringing praise to Christ Jesus, doxology (6b).