Discussion of the beginning of Paul’s epistle to the saints in Rome. Paul’s letter is intended to help his listeners understand that everyone, both Jew and Gentile, is in need of salvation, and that salvation comes only by the grace of God as manifest through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We discuss the relationship between works, faith and grace in the context of Paul’s writing, concluding that faith does not mean a mere expression of belief, but faithfulness to Christ and the maintenance of one’s relationship with Christ. For an interesting analysis of the interplay between the law, faith, grace and works, see https://www.patheos.com/blogs/benjaminthescribe/2019/07/covenant-and-law-grace-works-and-faith/