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For the moment we concentrate our attention upon I Tim. 3: 16.
The Testimony of the Structure.
It is possible to give so much "proof" that the untrained mind may be bewildered
rather than convinced. To avoid this, we first draw attention to the essential feature of the
structure of the Epistle.
A | 1: 17. The King of the Ages, Incorruptible, INVISIBLE,
Honour and glory, to the Ages of the ages.
B | 3: 16. GOD was manifested in the Flesh. SEEN.
A | 6: 16. King of kings. Immortal, UNSEEN,
Honour and might, Age-lasting.
These are the great focal points of the Epistle around which the remainder of the
structure is grouped.
Many of our readers will be satisfied with the above; but in a matter of this character,
where evidence is essential and where we must allow no advantage to the adversary, we
must assume nothing but prove each point. We have therefore no option but to set out the
structure of the whole Epistle, although our appeal will be to the outline given above.