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The Structure
of the Epistle
It is interesting to note that, especially in the Greek Scriptures,
there is a design and pattern to the presentation. Paul's
messages, even though dictated to his amenuensis, are no exception.
If we look at the structure of this epistle, given below, we will notice a reverse
pattern in the treatment of topics with one half moving from 01:01
to 08:39 while the other half treats the subjects in reverse order from
09:01 to 16:27.
A. Gospel, made known, Justification
1:1-6
B. Greetings, brief 1:7
C. Prayer 1:8,9
D. Intended Journey 1:10-13
E. Previous Ministry 1:14-17
F.
The Conduct of Mankind 1:18 - 3:20
G. Doctrine
Justification 3:21 - 4:25 individual
Conciliation 5:1 - 8:30
H. God's Sovereignty 8:31-39
h. God's Sovereignty
9:1-29
g. Doctrine
Justification 9:30 - 10:21 national
Conciliation 11:1-36
f.
The Conduct of the Saints 12:1 - 15:7
e. Previous Ministry
15:8-21
d.
Intended
Journey 15:22-29
c. Prayer 15:30-33
b. Greetings, extended,
16:1-23
a. Gospel, hushed up,
Conciliation 16:25-27
Adapted from the Concordant Commentary
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