• Lesson 1: Introduction and Preview (Rom 1:17; 15:14-16:27)
• * Topic 1: Background Information
•   Value of the Epistle
•   Paul's Reasons for Writing (Rom 15:14-33)
•   The Church at Rome (Rom 16:1-16)
•   Message of the Epistle
•   Preview of the Epistle
• * Topic 2: Paul's Introduction to the Epistle (Rom 1:1-17)
•   Greetings (Rom 1:1-7)
•   Paul's Proposed Visit (Rom 1:8-15)
•   Theme of the Epistle (Rom 1:16-17)

Lesson 1: Introduction and Preview to Romans
Topic 2: Paul's Introduction to the Epistle (Rom 1:1-17)

The first seventeen verses of Romans 1 provide additional background information about Paul and the subject, or theme, of his epistle.They also identify the persons to whom he is writing. In this section of Lesson 1, you will also encounter helpful ministry principles as you read Paul's discussion about his planned trip to Rome.