Intro - Part 2:

Let's assume for the moment that when Paul writes, in general, his gospel is the common ground, the primary shared assumption from which he writes / seeks to shape his fellow believers. This would mean that he is writing to communities who already share his faith in Jesus of Nazareth.

But what did they believe about him? What did Paul believe and spread as good news about Jesus? Did Paul spread a message of personal salvation that might or might not bring about interest in Jesus as King of the Jews and Lord of the nations. Or did Paul have a message about Jesus as King and Lord that carried as a major implication the salvation of the nations (everyone who believes)?