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.” 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 Tone Be alert to change of tone as you move through the epistle What does the chart show? 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 Testimony Much of 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: CORINTHIANS: PAUL’S MINISTRY IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT ... 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. .. Much of 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... 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