How to Study the New Testament - The Epistles (Second Section) And the Revelation #233210

After what has been said of the style of this Epistle, it would be in vain to attempt to range its contents under any continuous heads of thought. But we may indicate its principal portions and divisions, and remark, as we do so, on some of the precious and important passages. Which abound in it. After the address and greeting (i. I, the Apostle gives thanks for their fellowship regard ing the Gospel (3 expresses confidence that God will continue and perfect the same (6 and prays for their increase in holiness unto the day of Christ (9 Then follows a remark able passage (12 in which he describes his condition at Rome: his feelings and hopes.