the three great requisites of clear perception, strong conviction, and definite usefulness.” Hundreds of similar quotations could be found, agreeing on the special importance of Romans for Christian doctrine and Christian living. All this came about because Paul was writing to a church he had not yet visited. Nor had any other apostle. Therefore he felt the Roman believers needed thorough instruction in the basic matters of salvation and Christian experience. The Holy Spirit—as with all the Scriptures