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j-21. All the generations of the age of the ages.
Please notice also, in this case, that the sub-sections opposite `W' have
sub-script numerals to distinguish the sub-sections.
Symmetry
The structures exhibit symmetry, both in alternation and introversion:
Alternation.-- Simple Alternation, where the thoughts alternate: A B A B
or
Extended Alternation: A B C
A B C etc. Its simple form may be seen in the following structure,
reproduced from page 416:
Ephesians 4:1-32
A
4:1,2.
The walk, positively.
Humility of mind.
B
4:3-16.
The One Body.
A
4:17-19.
The walk, negatively.
Vanity of mind.
B
4:20-32.
The New Man.
Here, the positive attitude of `A' is in contrast to the negative attitude
of `A'; and The One Body of `B' is the reflection of The New Man of `B'.
Introversion.-- Where a succession of thoughts are not paired in the same order
(as in alternation) but in the reverse order A B C D E E D C B A . Its
simplest form may be seen in the following structure, reproduced from page 102:
Romans 9:3-5
A
According to flesh, brethren.
B
Who are Israelites.
C
To whom pertaineth the Adoption.
D
And the glory.
E
And the covenants.
E
And the giving of the law.
D
And the service of God.
C
And the Promises.
B
Whose are the fathers.
A
As concerning the flesh, Christ came.
Other structures will be found to be combinations of alternations and/or
introversions.
Structures demonstrate the superintending arrangement by the Holy Spirit
of the very words of The Word of God. No writing outside of the Scriptures has
been shown to exhibit this principle of structure.
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