Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, —Paul begins this epistle by not only referencing his apostolic authority, but also stating his servitude to his Lord and Master. Though he was not one of the original twelve apostles, Galatians 2:7-9 shows that Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles. according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;— God’s elect are God’s faithful children. They are those who have accepted the call of the gospel. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven (Mark 13:27). Paul’s ministry was one of stimulating faith in those who would accept the truth of God’s word. Godliness means giving God His due. God’s due is to worship and to obey Him.