Scholars have debated how best to organize this theology; what, if anything, is at its center; and whether and how it developed over time. In this introduction, we will take a narrative approach, laying out the reshaped scriptural story of salvation Paul tells and how people are incorporated into it. Romans will figure prominently, but not exclusively. As we consider this story, it is critical to remember that Paul was not an armchair theologian; he was always concerned about the real-life implications