Both Jews and Christians understood that the Hebrew Scriptures were the inspired Word of God, which made it possible for Paul to establish common ground with those whose hearts were inclined toward righteousness.
Tänu sellele leidis Paulus ühise aluse nendega, kelle süda hoidis õiguse poole. Paulusel oli tavaks käia juutide sünagoogides ja arutleda nendega pühakirja põhjal.