Theological content cannot dictate the main statements that are not the content should be a part of the plural noun
Main points always come from the indentation. However, pay more attention to the labels and do not overthink the indentation. There should always be a direct tie to the diagram. A means to draw out the points can be to use the first point at each level of indentation (avoid supportive clauses).
Remember the outline is a tool for the teacher and although it must be grammatically correct there are multiple ways to get there.
11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. main statement
12a Those ... try to compel you to be circumcised, content 11
12b ... who desire to make a good showing in the flesh ... relative 12a
12c simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. purpose 12a
13a For those ... do not even keep the Law themselves, causal 12c
13b ... who are circumcised ... relative 13a
13c but they desire to have you circumcised contrast 13a
13d so that they may boast in your flesh. purpose 13c
14a But may it never be that I would boast, contrast 13d
14b except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, conditional 14a
14c through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. relative 14b
15a For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, causal 14abc
15b but a new creation. contrast 15a
16a And ..., peace and mercy be upon them, ... parallel 15b
16b ... those who will walk by this rule ... relative 16a
16c ... and upon the Israel of God. parallel 16a2 opposing objects of hope
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Hope placed in our works
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Hope placed in the cross of Christ
Paul's personal plea reveals 2 opposing objects of hope in true faithfulness
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Hope placed in our works
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Hope placed in the cross of Christ
Paul's personal plea reveals 3 truths to prevent the Galatians from being captured by gospel-defying teaching
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The false teacher's self-promoting motive vv.12-13
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The apostle Paul's Christ-exalting focus vv.14-15
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The faithful believer's all-encompassing blessing v.16
1a Therefore, ... we do not lose heart MS (inference 3:14-18)
1b ... since we have this ministry, reason 1a
... as we received mercy, ... comparison 1b
2a but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, contrast 1a
2b [by] not walking in craftiness means 2a
2c or adulterating the word of God, alternative 2b (means 2a)
2d but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves contrasting 2bc (means 2a)
to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
3a And ... it is veiled to those who are perishing, parallel 1a (or 2a)
3b ... even if our gospel is veiled, concessive 3a
4a in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving explanatory 3
4b so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ result 4a
4c who is the image of God. relative 4b
5a For we do not preach ourselves relative 1-2
5b but [preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, contrast 5a
5c and [preach] ourselves as our bond-servants for Jesus’ sake. parallel 5b
6a For God, ... is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of reason 5
the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
6b ... who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” ... relative 6a3 reasons to remain confident when sharing God's truth
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Because we must give an account to God not man
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Because we share Christ's work not ours
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Because God is the one who enlightens hearts not us
3 reasons Paul perseveres in difficulty ministry
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Because the source of Paul's ministry is from God v.1
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Because the authenticity of Paul's ministry is apparent to man and God v.2
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Because th resistance to Paul's ministry is from the blind vv.3-6
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This is why Christ must be exalted over man v.5
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This is why God must grant illumination in man v.6
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25a Husbands, love your wives, main statement
25b just as Christ also loved the church comparison 25a
25c and gave Himself up for her, parallel 25b
26a so that He might sanctify her, purpose 25bc
26b having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, means 26a
27a that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, purpose 26ab
27b [that is] having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing explanatory 27a
27c but that she would be holy and blameless. contrast 27b
28a So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. inferential 25-27 (thematically related to 27c but carries equal weight to MS)
28b [You see] He who loves his own wife loves himself; explanatory 28a
29a for no one ever hated his own flesh, causal 28b
29b [but] nourishes and cherishes it, contrast 29a
29c just as Christ also does the church, comparison 29b
30 because we are members of His body. causal 29c
31a For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother (i.e. Genesis 2:23) parallel 28ab
31b and shall be joined to his wife, parallel 31a
31c and the two shall become one flesh. parallel 31b
32a This mystery is great; explanatory 31abc
32b but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. contrast 32a
Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love
his own wife even as himself, conclusion 5:22-32
33b and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. parallel 33aTwo ways a husband must love his wife as Christ loved the church
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By caring for her in the manner he cares for himself
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By sacrificing his closest relationships for her
Three features of a godly husband's love toward his wife that mimic Christ's love for His church
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He takes care of her in the manner he cares for himself v.28b
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He sacrifices his closest relationships for her v.31a
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He enters a unique union with her v.31b-32
Two comparisons which must dictates a husband's love for his wife
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A husband must love his wife like Christ loves his bride vv.25-27
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A husband must love his wife based on the expression of Christ's love for his bride v.25
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A husband must love his wife based on the intention of Christ's love for his bride vv.26-27
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A husband must love his wife like he loves himself vv.28-33
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How a husband must love his wife like he loves himself vv.28-30
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Why a husband must love his wife like he loves himself vv.31-33
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15a Therefore be careful how you walk, inference/main statement7-14
15b not [walking] as unwise men manner 15a
15c but as wise, contrast 15b
16a [by] making the most of your time, means 15abc
16b because the days are evil. causal 16a
17a So then do not be foolish, inference 15-16
17b but understand what the will of the Lord is. contrast 17a
18a And [so then] do not get drunk with wine, parallel 17a
18b for that is dissipation, causal 18a
18c but be filled with the Spirit, contrast 18a
19a speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, result 18c
19b singing parallel 18c
19c and making melody with your heart to the Lord; parallel 18c
20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord parallel 18c
Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. parallel 18cTwo prohibitions a christian should follow to live a holy life [making most of your time]
Intro: would setup the context by expounding on the wise walking, making most of time, and days are evil.
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Avoid foolishness behavior by following God's will
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Avoid worldly influences that dulls your inner life
Two desires a christian should exhibit to live a holy life [making most of your time]
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They desire to understand God's will
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They desire to be controlled by the spirit
Two choices Christians must make to ensure wise living that redeems the time
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Living out the will of the Lord instead of engaging in folly
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Being influenced by the Spirit instead of engaging in folly
14a Do all things without grumbling main statement
14b or (do all things without) disputing; parallel 14a
15a so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, purpose 14ab
children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and
perverse generation,
15b among whom you appear as lights in the world, relative 15a
16a (by) holding fast the word of life, means 15a
16b so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory purpose 16a
16c because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain. cause 16b
17a But…I rejoice contrast 16c
17b and share my joy with you all. parallel 17a
17b …even if I am being poured out as a drink concession 17ab
offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith…
18a You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way parallel 17a
18b and (I urge you to) share your joy with me. parallel 18a2 reasons we must avoid sinful speech:
- Because we are to remain as light among onlookers - v.15-16
- Because we are to rejoice and share our joy with one another - v.17-18
15a Do not love the world main statement
15b nor (love) the things in the world. alternative 15a
15c If anyone loves the world, conditional 15d
15d the love of the Father is not in him. parallel 15ab
16a *For* all…is not from the Father, causal 15d
16b that is in the world, the lust of the flesh noun/relative (all)
and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life…
16c __**but**__ is from the world. contrast 16a
17a And (*for*) the world is passing away, parallel 16a
17b and also its lusts (are passing away); parallel 17a
17c __**but**__ the one… lives forever. contrast 17b
17d who does the will of God…. relative 17c 2 Eternally Significant Contrasts that explain why the love of the world must be rejected:
- A Contrast of Sources - v.16
- The Father does not fuel self-infatuation - v.16bc
- The world feeds/incites self-infatuation - v.16a
- A Contrast of Ends - v.17
- The transience of worldliness - v.17ab
- The eternality of godliness - v.17cd
Two warnings about loving the world.
- We must not love the world - v.15ab
- The truth about loving the world - v.15d
- Same as option 1? - v.16
- Same as option 1? - v.17
Two reasons believers must guard against loving the world or the things of the world - v.15
- Because the things of this world have no spiritual life - v.16
- Because the things of this world are temporary (have no eternal value) - v.17