Thursday, October 30, 2008

The structure of Romans 4:1-12

Romans 4:1-12 is arranged into a chiasm (parallel elements centered around, and thereby drawing attention to, a main element):

A) Abraham our father (flesh)- 4:1
B) Faith vs. works- 4:2-6
C) Blessing over against sin- 4:7-8
B') Circumcision vs. uncircumcision- 4:9-12
A') Abraham our father (faith)- 4:12

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