Paul begins this lengthy letter with an adaptation of the typical letter writing format. The usual practice was for the author to identify himself, then those to whom he writes, and send a brief greeting (see James 1:1). However, Paul expands his greeting to point ahead toward his message.15 The elongated introduction of Romans introduces a number of key “Romans words,” for example, εὐαγγέλιον, “Good News/Gospel”; χάρις, “grace”; πίστις, “faith”; ἔθνη, “Gentiles”;