Jensens survey of the old testament adam 473
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and observe the common subject here. Refer
to the survey, Chart 73, and note that this
passage is the second of three main divisions
in the epistle. Scan chapters 1-7 again, and
look for testimonial and doctrinal passages.
Then scan chapters 10-13 and observe how
frequently Paul defends his apostleship.
Read 13:3 for Paul’s reasons for devoting
four chapters to the subject of defending his
ministry.
How are the three main divisions
identi ed in various ways on Chart 73? It is
di cult to nd a logical development of the
theme of each division that could be
represented by any detailed outline.29 The
explanation of this absence of strict logical
structure is to be found in the intimate,
personal quality of the letter, one that
pulsates with emotion. As someone has
observed, “Feeling cannot be reduced to
system; it vanishes under the dissecting
knife.”
2 . Paul’s ministry. What are the two main
parts of the epistle on this subject? Read the
segments of the division, “Vindication of
Paul’s Ministry.” Try to arrive at an outline
of this division. Start by observing the main
point of each segment.
3. Tone. Be alert to change of tone as you
move through the epistle. What does the
chart show?
4 . Biographical setting. The three main
divisions are related to the historical setting.
Study the two outlines by T. Zahn that
appear at the top of the chart, keeping in
mind the setting discussed earlier. As we
have seen, Paul sent this letter to prepare
the way for his visit to Corinth, which he
wanted to be a success.
5 . Testimony. Much of 2 Corinthians is
Paul’s testimony. This is especially true of
the rst division (1:3—7:16), where the
apostle writes fully about his ministry. Note
on Chart 73 the identi cation of a
parenthesis (2:14—7:3). The biographical
context of this topical section is shown on
Chart 74.
CHART 73: 2 CORINTHIANS: PAUL’S MINISTRY
IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT
