Acts - Introduction to the Letters of Paul
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Lesson
Some of the letters from Paul in the New Testament are to an individual and some are to congregations. The letters are written in a form that includes the same general elements in the same order.
Outline
Paul and His Letters
Part 1
I. Introduction
A. Letters or Epistles?
1. Epistles - formal and do not assume a prior relationship
2. Letters - informal and build on a prior relationship
3. Examples
a. Romans - epistle
b. Philemon - clear letter
B. Normal Form of a Letter
1. Salutation
a. "A" to "B"
b. "Greeting"
c. Jewish - "Peace"
d. Paul - "Grace"
2. Thanksgiving and/or Prayer
3. Body of letter - largest section
4. Exhortation and instruction
5. Conclusion
a. Benediction
b. Wish for peace
c. Greeting
d. Concluding
e. Autograph
f. Kiss