Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-420).
I. Introduction to Galatians -- An outline of Galatians -- The man and his message (1:1-24) -- Paul stakes his claim (2:1-21) -- Justification by faith (3:1-29) -- Sons and heirs of God (4:1-31) -- Practical implications of the gospel (5:1-26) -- The shared life of the people of God (6:1-18) -- II. Introduction to Ephesians -- An outline of Ephesians -- God's plan and our place in it (1:1-14) -- God's redemptive power for a new humanity (1:15-2:22) -- The mystery and meaning of faith (3:1-21) -- The church: United in Christ, propelled by hope, equipped for ministry (4:1-16) -- The walk of a new persons (4:17-5:21) -- Relationships in Christ (5:22-6:9) -- Strong in the Lord (6:10-24) -- III. Introduction to Philippians -- An outline of Philippians -- Partnership in the gospel (1:1-30) -- Servants of the servant who is Lord (2:1-3:1) -- What really matters (3:2-19) -- Citizens of heaven (3:20-4:23) -- IV. Introduction to Colossians -- An outline of Colossians -- A question of identity (1:1-14) -- The centrality of the all-sufficient Christ (1:15-24) -- The secret: Christ in you (1:24-2:19) -- The new life in Christ (2:20-3:17) -- A Christian style of relationships (3:18-4:18) -- V. Introduction to Philemon -- An outline of Philemon -- A letter of love and challenge (1-25).
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