Reasons for Apostleship: Paul introduces himself differently in his various letters. The introduction he chooses seems to reflect the types of problems or issues he will address with that church. Romans is the only letter that mentions the gospel. His description points to the gospel as his mission in life and sets the stage for the exposition that follows. This shaping of people’s ideas also applies to how Paul characterizes the gospel in 1:2. The gospel is far more encompassing for
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