Outlines of Paul's Epistles

OUTLINES OF PAUL’S EPISTLES

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

I. THE WITNESS IN JERUSALEM chs. 1-7
A. The Ascension Of Christ 1:1-11
B. The Appointment Of Matthias 1:12-26
C. The Arrivial Of The Holy Spirit 2:1-13
D. The Sermon Of Peter 2:14-41
E. The Fellowship Of The Early Church 2:42-47
F. The Healing Of The Lame Man 3:1-11
G. The Sermon Of Peter In The Temple 3:12-26
H. The Demands Of The Religious Leaders 4:1-22
I. The Reaction Of The Church 4:23-37
J. The Sin Of Ananias And Sapphira 5:1-11
K. The Various Miracles 5:12-16
L. The Persecution By The Religious Leaders 5:17-42
M. The First Deacons 6:1-7
N. The Preaching Of Stephen 6:8-7:53
O. The Martyrdom Of Stephen 7:54-60

II. THE WITNESS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA chs. 8-12
A. The Presecution Of The Jerusalem Church 8:1-4
B. The Evangelization Of Samaria 8:5-25
C. The Conversion Of The Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40
D. The Conversion Of Saul 9:1-31
E. The Healing Of Aeneas 9:32-35
F. The Raising Of Dorcas 9:36-43
G. The Conversion Of Cornelius 10:1-48
H. Peter's Report To The Jerusalem Church 11:1-18
I. The Ministry At Antioch 11:19-30
J. The Martyrdom Of James 12:1-4
K. The Imprisonment Of Peter 12:5-19
L. The Death Of Herod 12:20-25

III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART chs. 13-28
A. Paul's First Missionary Journey 13:1-14:28
1. His commission 13:1-3
2. Ministry OnCyprus 13:4-13
3. Ministry At Antioch in Pisidia 13:14-52
4. Ministry At Iconium 14:1-5
5. Ministry At Lystra and Derbe 14:6-20
6. Return trip to Antioch 14:21-28

B. The Council At Jerusalem 15:1-35
1. The Problem 15:1
2. The Deliberations 15:2-21
3. The Solution 15:22-35

C. Paul's Second Missionary Journey 15:36-18:22
1. Dissension with Barnabas 15:36-41
2. Appointment of Timothy 16:1-5
3. Ministry At Philippi 16:6-40
4. Ministry At Thessalonica 17:1-9
5. Ministry At Berea 17:10-14
6. Ministry At Athens 17:15-34
7. Ministry At Corinth 18:1-18
8. Return trip to Antioch 18:19-22

D. Paul's Third Missionary Journey 18:23-21:17
1. Ministry of Apollos 18:24-28
2. Ministry At Ephesus 19:1-41
3. Ministry At Greece 20:1-5
4. Troas 20:6-12
5. Miletus 20:13-38
6. Return trip to Jerusalem 21:1-17

E. Paul's Imprisonment 21:18-28:31
1. Arrest in the temple 21:18-40
2. Defense before the multitude 22:1-30
3. Defense before the Sanhedrin 23:1-10
4. Conspiracy to kill Paul 23:11-22
5. Departure to Caesarea 23:23-35
6. Defense before Felix 24:1-27
7. Defense before Festus 25:1-27
8. Defense before Agrippa 26:1-32
9. Voyage to Italy 27:1-44
10. Ministry at Melita 28:1-10
11. Arrival at Rome 28:11-31


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS

INTRODUCTION
1:1-8

I. THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST
1:9-29

A. The Prayer Of: Paul
1:9-14

B. The Person Of: Christ
1:15-20

C. The Work Of: Christ
1:21-29

II. THE WARNING AGAINST THE HERESY
2:1-23

A. The Concern Of: Paul
2:1-5

B. The Safeguard Against: Heresy
2:6-15

C. The Description Of The: Heresy
2:16-23

III. THE PRACTICE OF TRUE CHRISTIAN LIVING
3:1-4:6

A. Its: Foundation
3:1-4

B. Its: Principles
3:5-17


C. Its: Applications
3:18-4:6

1. Wives
3:18
2. Husbands
3:19
3. Children
3:20
4. Parents
3:21
5. Servants
3:22-25
6. Masters
4:1
7. Church members
4:2-6

CONCLUSION
4:7-18


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS

INTRODUCTION 1:1-2

I. THE WEALTH OF THE CHURCH
1:3-3:21

A. The Plan Of: God
1:3-14
1. The Father
1:3-6
2. The Son
1:7-12
3. The Spirit
1:13-14

B. The Prayer Of: Paul
1:15-23

C. The People Of The Church
2:1-22
1. Sinners made alive
2:1-10
2. Jews and Gentiles made one
2:11-22

D. The Purpose Of The Church
3:1-12

E. The Prayer Of Paul
3:13-21

II. THE WALK OF THE CHURCH 4:1-6:9

A. In Unity
4:1-6

B. In Diversity
4:7-16

C. In Holiness
4:17-5:17

D. In The Spirit 5:18-21
E. In Domestic Affairs
5:22-6:9
1. Wives
5:22-24
2. Husbands
5:25-33
3. Children
6:1-3
4. Parents
6:4
5. Servants
6:5-8
6. Masters
6:9

III. THE WARFARE OF THE CHURCH 6:10-20

A. The Need For: Armor
6:10-13

B. The Nature Of The Armor
6:14-17

C. The Purpose Of: Prayer
6:18-20

CONCLUSION 6:21-24


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE GALATIANS

INTRODUCTION 1:1-5

I. HIS BIOGRAPHICAL ARGUMENT
1:6-2:21

A. His Warning Was Against: Perverting The Gospel
1:6-10

B. His Apostleship Was From: God
1:11-17

C. His Apostleship Was Not From: Man
1:18-24

D. His Apostleship Was Recognized By: Other Apostles
2:1-10

E. His Message Was Maintained Before: Peter
2:11-14

F. His Message Was According To: God's Plan
2:15-21

II. HIS THEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT 3:1-4:31

A. The Holy Spirit Was Received By: Faith
3:1-5

B. Abraham Was Justified By: Faith
3:6-9

C. The Law: Curses
3:10-14

D. The Law Cannot Annul The Promise
3:15-18

E. The Purpose Of The Law Is Given
3:19-22

F. The Condition Under Faith Is Superior
3:23-4:7
G. Legalism Is No Better Than: Paganism
4:8-10

H. His Original Contact With The Galatians Is Described
4:11-18

I. The Two Covenants Are Contrasted
4:19-31

III. HIS PRACTICAL ARGUMENT 5:1-6:16

A. The Danger Of Falling From: Grace
5:1-12

B. The Law Of: Love
5:13-15

C. The Conflict Between: The Spirit And The Flesh
5:16-26

D. The Marks Of Spirituality
6:1-10

E. The Warning Against: The Judaizers
6:11-17

CONCLUSION


PAUL'S FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS

SALUTATION 1:1-9

I. REPLY TO A PERSONAL REPORT
1:10-6:20

A. Correction Of Church Divisions
1:10-4:21

1. By a: true concept of salvation
1:10-25

2. By an: honest evaluation of their past
1:26-31

3. By an: understanding of the ministry of the
Holy Spirit
2:1-13

4. By a: knowledge of carnality and spirituality
2:14-3:3

B. Discipline Regarding Fornication
5:1-13

C. Criticism Regarding: Lawsuits
6:1-8

D. Criticism Regarding: Sexual Abuse
6:9-20

II. REPLY TO QUESTIONS IN THEIR
LETTER
7:1-16:4

A. Concerning: Marriage
7:1-24

B. Concerning: Virgins
7:25-40

C. Concerning Things Sacrificed To Idols
8:1-11:1
1. The problem
8:1-13
2. The rights of ministers
9:1-27
3. The lessons of the past
10:1-22
4. The principles: of liberty
10:23-11:1

D. Concerning Problems Of Worship
11:2-34
1. The veiling of: women
11:2-16
2. The Lord's Supper
11:17-34

E. Concerning Spiritual Gifts
12:1-14:40
1. List of gifts
12:1-11
2. Need of gifts
12:12-31
3. Exercise of gifts
13:1-13

4. Contrast between: prophecy and tongues
14:1-40


F. Concerning The Resurrection
15:1-58
1. Part of the gospel
15:1-11
2. Necessity of Christ's resurrection
15:12-34
3. Nature of the resurrection body
15:35-50
4. Time of the resurrection
15:51-58

G. Concerning The Collection
16:1-4

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS
16:5-24


PAUL'S FIRST EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS

SALUTATION 1:1

I. THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH 1:2-10

A. The: Character Of The Church
1:2-3

B. The: Example Of The Church
1:4-7

C. The: Reputation Of The Church
1:8-10

II. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH
2:1-3:13

A. His: Behavior In The Church
2:1-12

B. His: Reception By The Church
2:13-16

C. His: Concern For The Church
2:17-3:10

D. His: Prayer For The Church
3:11-13
III. THE PROBLEMS OF THE CHURCH 4:1-5:22

A. Sexual Purity 4:1-8

B. Social Conduct 4:9-12

C. State Of The Christian Dead 4:13-18

D. Times And Seasons 5:1-11

E. Church Officers 5:12-13

F. Church Responsibilities 5:14-22

CONCLUSION 5:23-28


PAUL'S FIRST EPISTLE TO TIMOTHY

SALUTATION 1:1-2

I. CHARGE TO TIMOTHY 1:3-20

A. Rebuke The False Teachers Of The Law
1:3-11

B. Follow The Example Of Paul
1:12-20

II. CONDUCT OF THE LOCAL CHURCH 2:1-3:16

A. Priority Of Prayer 2:1-8

B. The Role Of: Women 2:9-15

C. Qualifications Of The: Bishop 3:1-7

D. Qualifications Of The: Deacons 3:8-13

E. Purpose Of The Church 3:14-16


III. CONDUCT OF TIMOTHY 4:1-6:21

A. In Relation To: Apostasy 4:1-5

B. In Relation To: Himself 4:6-16

C. In Relation To: Widows 5:1-16

D. In Relation To: Elders 5:17-25

E. In Relation To: Slaves 6:1-2

F. In Relation To: Greedy Teachers 6:3-10

G. In Relation To: His Ministry 6:11-16

H. In Relation To: The Rich 6:17-19

I. In Relation To: False Knowledge 6:20-21


PAUL'S SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS

SALUTATION 1:1-2

I. DEFENSE OF HIS CONDUCT 1:3-2:11

A. His Sufferings
1:3-11

B. His Past Conduct
1:12-22

C. His Future Plans
1:23-2:4

D. His Treatment Of The Sinning Member
2:5-11

II. DEFENSE OF HIS MINISTRY 2:12-7:16

A. Contrasted With: Legalism
2:12-3:18

B. Opposed By: Satan
4:1-18

C. Examined By: Christ
5:1-10

D. Motivated By Love For: Christ
5:11-19

E. Marked By Lack Of Offense
5:20-6:10

F. Filled With Spiritual Concern
6:11-7:24

G. Encouraged By The Results
7:5-16

III. DEFENSE OF THE COLLECTION 8:1-9:15

A. Example Of: The Macedonian Churches
8:1-7

B. Example Of: Jesus Christ
8:8-15

C. Testimony Of The Church Representatives
8:16-9:5

D. The Blessings Of Giving
9:6-15

IV. DEFENSE OF HIS APOSTLESHIP 10:1-12:13

A. His Authority
10:1-18

B. His Lack Of Financial Support
11:1-15

C. His Sufferings
11:16-33

D. His Physical Weakness
12:1-10

E. His Miracles
12:11-13

V. JUSTIFICATION FOR HIS PROPOSED VISIT
12:14-13:10

CONCLUSION 13:11-14


PAUL'S SECOND EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS

SALUTATION 1:1-2

I. THE THESSALONIANS AND
PERSECUTION 1:3-12

A. Paul’s: Thanksgiving
1:3-5

B. Paul’s: Encouragement
1:6-12

II. THE THESSALONIANS AND THE
PAROUSIA 2:1-3:5

A. He Addresses Their Concerns
2:1-2

B. He Explains The Coming Apostasy
2:3-12

C. He Encourages Them To Stedfastness
2:13-17

D. He Encourages Them To Pray
3:1-5

III. THE THESSALONIANS AND DISCIPLINE
3:6-15

A. His Example
3:6-9

B. His Command
3:10-15

CONCLUSION 3:16-18


PAUL'S SECOND EPISTLE TO TIMOTHY

SALUTATION 1:1-2

I. BE FAITHFUL TO GOD AND TO PAUL 1:3-18

A. Exhortations

1. Stir up the gift of God
1:6

2. Be not ashamed
1:8

3. Share the afflictions of the gospel
1:8

4. Hold fast the truth
1:13

5. Keep your ministry
1:14

B. Reasons For The Exhortations

1. Nature of God’s Spirit
1:7-8

2. Purpose of salvation
1:9

3. Achievements of Christ
1:10

4. Purpose of the ministry
1:11

5. Defections of many
1:15


II. BE FAITHFUL TO YOURSELF 2:1-26

A. In Relation To Your Personal Life
2:1-13

B. In Relation To Your Public Life
2:14-26

III. CONDUCT OF TIMOTHY 4:1-6:21

A. Reason For The Ministry
3:1-13

B. Duties Of The Minister
3:14-4:15; Also 3:5-13

1. Turn away from apostate teachers
3:5-9

2. Be prepared to suffer
3:10-13

3. Continue in the Word
3:14-17

4. Preach the Word
4:1-4

5. Complete your ministry
4:5-8

6. Come to me
4:9-15

IV. THE LORD HAS BEEN FAITHFUL TO PAUL
4:16-18

CONCLUSION 4:19-22


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO PHILEMON

I. GREETINGS 1-3

II. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER 4-7

III. THE APPEAL OF PAUL 8-20

A. The Basis Of The Appeal
8-9

B. The Object Of The Appeal
10-14

C. The Purpose Of The Appeal
17-20

IV. THE CONFIDENCE OF PAUL 21-22

A. In Philemon's Obedience
21

B. In His Release
22

V. CLOSING GREETINGS 23-24

VI. BENEDICTION 25


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS


I. REJOICING IN OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
CHRIST 1:1-19

A. The Ministry Of: Writing
1:1-2

B. The Ministry Of: Prayer
1:3-5, 8-11

C. The Ministry Of: The Spirit
1:6

D. The Ministry Of: Sharing
1:7-11

E. The Ministry Of: Witnessing
1:12-13

F. The Ministry Of: Vitality
1:14-18

G. The Ministry Of: Intercession By The Philippians
1:19

II. REJOICING IN WAYS TO GLORIFY CHRIST
1:20-30

A. For Paul
1:20-26

B. For the Philippians
1:27-30

III. REJOICING IN THE SELFLESSNESS OF
CHRIST 2:1-11

A. Need Of The Philippians
2:1-4

B. Example Of Christ
2:5-11
IV. REJOICING IN THE PURPOSE OF CHRIST
2:12-16

A. Our Responsibilities
2:12, 14

B. God’s Responsibility
2:13

C. God’s Goals For The Believer
2:15-16

V. REJOICING IN THE SELFLESSNESS OF
CHRISTIANS 2:17-30

A. Paul
2:17-18

B. Timothy
2:19-24

C. Epaphroditus
2:25-30

VI. REJOICING IN THE CROSS OF CHRIST 3:1-9

A. Spiritual vs. Carnal Circumcision
3:1-3

B. Carnal Confidence
3:4-6

C. The Righteousness From God
3:7-9

VII. REJOICING IN THE CALLING OF CHRIST 3:17-4:3

A. Paul’s Goals
3:10-14

B. The Philippians’ Goal
3:15-16

VIII. REJOICING IN THE COMING OF CHRIST
3:17-4:3

A. Being Imitators Of Paul
3:17

B. Beware Of False Teachers
3:18-19

C. Heavenly Lifestyles
3:20-21

D. Standing In The Lord
4:1-3

IX. REJOICING IN THE PROVISION OF CHRIST 4:4-19

A. Provision Of Peace
4:4-9

B. Provision Of Money
4:10-19

CONCLUSION 4:20-23


PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS

SALUTATION AND THEME 1:1-17

I. JUSTIFICATION 1:18-5:21

A. Its Need
1:18-3:20

1. The guilt of the heathen
1:18-32

2. The guilt of the moralist
2:1-16

3. The guilt of the Jew
2:17-3:8

4. The guilt of the entire human race
3:9-20

B. Its Provision
3:21-26

C. Its Relationship To The Law
3:27-31

D. Its Illustrations
4:1-25

E. Its Security
5:1-11

F. Its Universal Nature
5:12-21


II. SANCTIFICATION 6:1-8:17

A. Its: Basis
6:1-14

B. Its: Principle
6:15-23

C. Its: New Relationship
7:1-25

D. Its: Power
8:1-17

III. GLORIFICATION 8:18-39

A. Relationship To: Human Sufferings
8:18-27

B. Relationship To: Divine Purpose
8:28-39

IV. ISRAEL'S DIVINE PURPOSE 9:1-11:36

A. Paul's Concern For Israel
9:1-5

B. Israel's Relationship To:

God's Promise
9:6-13

C. Israel's Relationship To:

Divine Justice
9:14-29


D. Israel's Relationship To:

Divine Righteousness
10:1-21

E. Israel's Relationship To:

Divine Election
11:1-10
F. Israel's Relationship To:

Gentile Blessing
11:11-22

G. Israel's Future Salvation
11:23-32

H. Paul's Praise Of Divine Wisdom
11:33-36

V. APPLICATION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
12:1-15:13

A. In The Dedication Of Life
12:1-2

B. In The Church
12:3-21

C. In The State
13:1-7

D. In Society
13:8-14

E. In Non-moral Issues
14:1-15:13


VI. CONCLUSION 15:14-16:27

A. Paul's: Future Plans
15:14-33

B. Paul's: Greetings
16:1-16

C. Paul's: Warning
16:17-27