• Introduction: Author is Paul, in 58 AD, from Corinth during his third missionary trip
• Theme: God saves sinners completely
• Subject Matter: God declares sinners righteous through the merit of Christ, and calls them, and enables them to pursue righteous living

The Salutation

• About Paul Himself
  • As to his ministry
    • The is a servant of Christ Jesus
    • The is an apostle
  • As to his life
    • He is called
    • He is separated
      • To a relationship
      • To a purpose
• About His Message
  • It is the Gospel of God
  • It was prophesied through the prophets
  • It was personified in Christ
    • His humanity — the seed of David
    • His deity — the Son of God
    • His authority
      • The resurrection
      • The Spirit of holiness
    • His grace
      • The gives apostleship
      • The gives effectual calling
• About His Readers
  • They are the called of God
  • They are the saints of God
  • Their testimony — their faith is known