Title Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans (On Grace) (Topic I. Salutation Headi II.

Epistolary Treatise ngs

A. Shows affection for Romans

B. Instructs Rom. concerning grace 1. Dogmatic Teaching: The Power of the Gospel of Grace 2. Moral/Pastoral Teaching: The use of grace

a. Proposes what he will prove

b. Proves what he proposed

a. Sets out moral doctrine in general

b. Descends to questions concerning particular persons

1) The Gospel of grace is necessary for salvation

2) The Gospel of grace is sufficient for salvation

1) Teaches how man should become perfect

2) Teaches how man should relate to imperfect men

1) Certain matters pertaining to himself

2) Matters pertaining to others, in Rome

a) Necessary to the Gentiles

b) Necessary to the Jews

a) Goods obtained by grace

b) Evils from which we are liberated by grace

c) On the origin of grace: whether it is given by the free choice of God or by preceeding merits of works (2) From the servitude of law (3) From condemnation (1) The election of the Gentiles (2) The fall of the Jews

a) The sanctity that man preserves for God

b) The justice that man shows his neighbor

c) The purity that a man conserves in himself.

a) One ought not to b) One ought to sustain scandalize them or judge them them

(1) Jews not justified by their Law

(2) Answers objections regarding the preceeding

(3) Jews not justified by circumcision

(1) From the servitude of sin

(a) Liberated from original sin

(b) Strengthened against future sin

(a) The cause of their fall

(b) Their fall is not universal

(c) Their fall is neither useless nor irrepairable

Ch:vv

1:1-7

1:8-15

1:16-17

1:18-32

5:1-11

5:12-21

10

11:1-10

11:11-36

12

13:1-10

13:11-14

14

15:1-13

15:14-33

16

N.B.: The general contents and principles of division in these 'horizontal charts' are based on St. Thomas Aquinas' division of the letters of St. Paul. The general format is based on Oletta Wald's The Joy of Discovery , p. 76, although some modifications were made to her template to illustrate better the division of the content. Bibliography: Vulgata Clementina . Madrid: Biblioteca de Autores Cristianos, 1950. Thomas Aquinas, Super Epistolas Sancti Pauli Lectura . 3 vols. Ed. R. Cai, 8th Ed., Turin; Rome: Marietti, 1953. Oletta Wald, The Joy of Discovery in Bible Study . Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1975.

Title (Topic) Headings

First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians (On the Sacraments in General) I. Salutation II. The Epistle A. Things pertaining to all people in general: The Sacraments

B. Things pertaining only to some people 2. The reality signified by the Sacraments a. The reality signified & contained: The grace of the Sacraments 2) The 1) The charisms Eucharist itself (gratiae gratis datae) 2) Prefers charity, which pertains to sanctifying grace 3) Compares the charisms with one another.

1. The Sacraments themselves a. Baptism

b. Matrimony

c. The Eucharist

b. The reality signified but not contained: The Resurrection

2) Attacks 1) Ends dissension among Corinthians concerning Baptism the cause of the dissension

1) Fornication: A sin against Matrimony

2) Matrimony itself

a) With an argument regarding Baptism

b) With an argument regarding teaching

a) Attacks their judgment insofar as they attribute more to the ministers than they should (2) He does not employ this method of teaching 2 3

b) Attacks their a) Mentions judgment the crime insofar as they look down on other ministers.

b) Censures the crime

1) Practice contrary to the Euchairst: One must abstain from eating those things which are offered to the (pagan) gods; Not b) It is good a) Because it may cause scandal. example.

c) Because we do not wish to be like the Jews, who were punished in the desert after receiving mannna.

Ch:vv

1:1-3

1:3-16

(1) This method is not suited for teaching the faith 1:17-25

(1) The crime of condoning the sin

(2) The crime of fornication

5:1-5

5: 6-13

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Title (Topic) Headings

The Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians (On the Ministers of the Sacraments) I. Salutation II. Message A. Excuses B. Begins to follow out his intention himself for not visiting as he had promised. 1. Wins their goodwill 2. Presents his excuse 3. The cause of 1. Commends the dignity of good ministers his delay.* a. Commends the ministry of the New Covenant 2. Expands on the guilt of bad ministers. b. Commends the exercize of this ministry in others a. Attacks false ministers and apostles.

1) For its dignity

2) For its exercise

3) For its reward

1) Exhorts them to do everything necessary for a good life. a) Urges them to do goods in the present. b) Commends them for goods done in the past. 7

2) Urges them in particular to help the saints in Jerusalem. a) Urges them to b) Advises give. them how to give. 8 9

1) Gives the reason.

2) Gives the evidence.

3) Commends himself to the Corinthians.*

a) For the evils he suffered.

b) For the good things he has received from God 12

Ch:vv

1:1-2

1:3-14

1:15-24

10:1-7

10:7-17

11

b. Attacks those who are deceived by them and who adhere to them.

13

Title Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians (The Sacraments of the Old Law are Not to be Observed) (Topic) Heading I. Salutation II. The Epistle s Message A. Refutes their error (that the Works of the Law must still be observed. 1. On the authority of the Gospel teaching. 2. Using the Old Testament.

B. Admonishes them onto to their rectitude: 1. With regard to 2. With respect to divine matters. human affairs.

a. According to the Gospel itself.

b. On the part of himself and the other apostles.

a. From the insufficiency of the Law

b. From the dignity of those who have been converted to Christ. 4 5 6

Ch.:vv

1:1-5

1:6-24

Title (Topic) Headings

Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians (On the Foundation of the Church's Unity) I. Salutation II. Narrative: He strengthens them in good III. Exhortation: to remain in ecclesial unity. A. By reason of B. By reason of C. By reason of A. Exhorts them to B. Instructs them how to remain in it. Christ and his their Paul's solicitude for persevere in unity. blessings. transformation. them. 1. Gives them precepts to this end.

a. Sets down precepts for everyone. 1) General precepts 2) Particular precepts. a) Restrains them from committing interior sins. (2) Those which others are disordered. (1) Those through which oneself is disordered. (a) Discourages the old man and encourages the new. Ch.:vv 1:1-2 1:2-23 2 3 4:1-16 4:17-24 4:25-28 4:29-32

IV. Conclusion

2. Shows them where they can find strength to fulfill these precepts. b. Adds precepts for particular people in the Church. 1) Husbands and 2) Fathers and 3) Servants and wives children masters b) Prohibits exterior sins. (1) Prohibits old way (2) Stimulates them on to a new life. of carnal sins. (a) New life opposed (b) New life opposed to former illusions. to voluptuousness.

mitting interior sins. ose which others are disordered.

(b) Gives himself and God as examples for imitation. 5:1-3 5:3-15

5:15-17

5:18-21

5:22-33

6:1-4

6:5-9

6:10

6:10-24

Title (Topic) Headings

Epistle of St. Paul to the Philipians (On the Preservation of the Church's Unity) I. Salutation II. Message A. Gives thanks for past benefits. 1. Gives thanks for them. B. Urges them to continue making progress. 2. Mentions the subject-matter. 1. Gives examples to be followed. a. Shows whose example should be imitated. 1) They should imitate him. b. Shows whose example should be avoided. 2) They should imitate Christ and his disciples. 2 3 4 2. Concludes his moral exhortation.

Ch.:vv

1:1-3

1:3-4

1:5-11

1:12-30

Title (Topic) Headings

Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians (On the Defense of the Unity of the Church against Error) I. Salutation II. Message A. Commends the truth of the Gospel.

B. Defends it against attacks 2. From evil habits.

1. Commends the 2. Commends Christ, 1. From truth of faith in the the Author of the teachings that Gospel. Gospel. destroy it.

a. Gives general b. Presents particular directions. direction to all. 1) Gives special directions that relate to the various states in the Church. a) Husbands and wives b) Fathers and children c) Masters and servants 2) Gives directions that apply to all states in certain conditions.

Ch.:vv

1:1-3

1:3-14

1:15-29

3:1-17

3:18-19

3:20-21

3:22-4:1

4:2-18

Title (Topic) Headings

First Epistle of St. Paul to the Thessalonians (On the Defense of Church Unity against Present Persecution) I. Salutation II. Message A. Commends them for their past perseverance. 1. Gives thanks in general for their blessings.

2. Remarks upon their blessings in particular matters. a. Congratulates them for having received the Gospel willingly amidst tribulations

B. Urges them to act well in the present and future. 1. Paul gives a 2. Paul gives a more general warning. specific warning. b. Congratulates them for not having fanned away from the Gospel in time of trial. 1) Recalls their troubles. 2) Recalls how he came to their assistance. 3:1-7 3) The reason for the praise is given. 3:8-13 4:1-2 4:3-17 5 a. Corrects them with regard to particular practices currently prevalent among them. b. Urges them to maintain their virtuous actions in the future.

Ch:vv

1, 1

1:2-3

1:4-10

Title (Topic) Headings

Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Thessalonians (Defense of Church Unity against Future Persecution) I. Salutation II. Epistolar Narrative

A. Instruction on what will happen in the last days.

B. Gives them friendly admonitions.

1. Concerning the reward of the good and the punishment of the bad. Ch:vv 1:1-2 1:2-10

2. Concerning the dangers for the Church during the time of the Antichrist. 2 3

Title (Topic) Headings

First Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy (On Spiritual Prelates) I. Salutation II. Epistolar Narrative A. Instructs Timothy on the spiritual ministry 1. On faith 2. On the cult of God 3. The insitution of offices. B. Instructs him on temporal ministry. 1. Regarding foods. a. On the use of foods. b. On the dispensation of foods. 5 2. Regarding the status and riches of men.

Ch:vv

1:3-20

Title Headings

Ch:vv

Second Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy (On Spiritual Prelates) I. Salutation II. Narrative A. Exhorts him concerning the present persecution. B. Exhorts him concerning the future dangers in the Church. 1. Exhorts him to 2. Exhorts him to sustain the 1. Foretells the 2. Shows that 4. Shows him how to keep preaching, persectution on account of Christ. future persecution. Timothy is capable sustain it. which preaching was of sustaining it. the cause of persecution. 1:1-2 1:3-18 2 3:1-10 3:10-17 4

Title (Topic) Headings

Epistle of St. Paul to Titus (On Spiritual Prelates) I. Salutation II. Epistolary Narrative A. Advices Titus to B. Teaches him how to resist heretics. instruct others to resist heretics. 1. Proposes it in 2. Proposes it in parts. general. a. Proposes sound doctrine against perversity of life.

b. Proposes sound doctrine against errors and heretics.

Ch:vv

1:1-4

1:5-16

2, 1

1) Instructs men of each condition. 2:2-15

2) Insctructs all men generally. 3:1-8 3:9-15

Title (Topic) Headings verses

Epistle of St. Paul to Philemon (On Temporal Prelates) I. Salutation II. Epistolary Narrative 1 to 3 A. Thanksgiving 4 to 7 B. Petition 8 to 19 C. Conclusion 20 to 25

Title (Topic) Headings

Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews (On Christ) I. Extolls the grandeur of Christ to show the superiority of the New Testament over the Old. A. Places Christ over B. Places Christ over the angels Moses. 1. Shows Christ is over the angels. 2. Shows what kind of reverence is due to the New Law 1. Places Christ over 2. Shows that Christ Moses. is most deserving of obedience. a. Proposes Psalm 94. b. Explains it. c. Makes an argument from Ps. 94

C. Places Christ over the priesthood of Aaron. 1. Christ is a High Priest. a. Shows Christ is a high priest. b. Prepares his hearers for what follows.

1) Shows their slowness.

Ch:vv

3:1-6

3:7-11

3:12-19

5:1-10

5:11-14

2. His priesthood is higher than that of the Old Law. a. Shows the excellence of the Priesthood of Christ as compared with the Priesthood of the Old Law. 2) Shows his intention. 1) On the part of the 2) On the part of the person of the priest. priestly ministry itself. a) In general. b) In detail. 7 8 9 b. Shows that believers should subject themselves reverently to the priesthood of Christ.

II. On faith, which unites the members to the head. A. Describes the B. Gives various C. Exhorts them to faith. examples of it. keep the faith and show it in their works. 1. Teaches them how 2. In regard to good. to behave in regard to evil.

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11, 1

11:2-28

12

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