Pauls Epistle to the Romans Ada Bible Church September 26 2019 The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Bible Study Methods III Sentence Diagramming Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I Break the sentence into its component parts ID: 769216
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Paul’s Epistle to the Romans: Ada Bible Church, September 26, 2019 The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Bible Study Methods III: Sentence Diagramming
Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I: Break the sentence into its component parts Step II: Identify the independent clause(s) Step III: Indent each logically dependent clause in from the clause on which it is dependent Step IV: Define the relationships between clauses Step V: Draw conclusions
Step I: Break the Sentence into Its Component Parts
What Do We Mean “Component Parts”? Independent Clause: A phrase containing both a subject and a verb and which can stand alone as a complete sentence Dependent Clause: A phrase containing both a subject and a verb but which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence Prepositional Phrase: A phrase consisting of a preposition and its object
There Is Good News! The value of the exercise does not depend on whether you divide up the clauses according to proper English grammar! (Greek grammar is different from English grammar, anyway!) The point is that you think through the logical relationships in the entire passage that you are studying with this method.
Romans 13:1–2 [1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment .
Romans 13:1–2 [1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment .
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment .
Step II: Identify the Independent Clause(s)
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment .
Step III: Indent Each Logically Dependent Clauses in from the Clause on which It Is Dependent
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment .
Step IV: Define the Relationships between Clauses
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment . Main Statement Main Statement
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment . Main Statement Reason for 1b Exception to 1c Addition to 1c Main Statement
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, [2b] and those who resist will incur judgment . Main Statement Indirect Object of 1a Reason for 1b Exception to 1c Addition to 1c Main Statement Corollary to 2a
Step V: Draw Conclusions
Conclusions from Sentence Diagram of Romans 12:1–2 Paul has two main ideas, positively stated in 1a and negatively stated in 2a
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed,[2b] and those who resist will incur judgment. Main Statement Indirect Object of 1a Reason for 1b Exception to 1c Addition to 1c Main Statement Corollary to 2a
Conclusions from Sentence Diagram of Romans 12:1–2 Paul has two main ideas, positively stated in 1a and negatively stated in 2a The straightforwardness of the structure reinforces the unambiguous nature of Paul’s teaching
Romans 13:1–2 [ 1a] Let every person be subject [1b] to the governing authorities. [1c] For there is no authority [1d] except from God, [1e] and those that exist have been instituted by God . [2a] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed,[2b] and those who resist will incur judgment. Main Statement Indirect Object of 1a Reason for 1b Exception to 1c Addition to 1c Main Statement Corollary to 2a
Conclusions from Sentence Diagram of Romans 12:1–2 Paul has two main ideas, positively stated in 1a and negatively stated in 2a The straightforwardness of the structure reinforces the unambiguous nature of Paul’s teaching God stands behind the authority of human governments
Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I: Break the sentence into its component parts Step II: Identify the independent clause(s) Step III: Indent each logically dependent clause in from the clause on which it is dependent Step IV: Define the relationships between clauses Step V: Draw conclusions
Exercises
Exercise A (5 Minutes): Break the Sentences into Component Parts Romans 15:1–2 (ESV) “[1] We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. [2] Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up .”
Exercise A (Answer Key): Break the Sentences into Component Parts Romans 15:1–2 (ESV) [1a] We who are strong have an obligation to bear [1b] with the failings of the weak, [1c] and not to please ourselves . [2a] Let each of us please his neighbor [2b] for his good, [2c] to build him up .
Exercise B (5 Minutes): Break the Sentences into Component Parts Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) “[9] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. [10] How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised.”
Exercise B (Answer Key): Break the Sentences into Component Parts Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.”
Example Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 11:22 (ESV) “[22] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.”
Example (Answer Key) Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 11:22 (ESV) “[22] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. ”
Example Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 1:1–7 (ESV) “[1] Paul , a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, [2] which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, [3] concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh [4] and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, [5] through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, [6] including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, [7] To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Example (Answer Key) Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 1:22 (ESV) “[1] Paul , a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, [2] which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, [3] concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh [4] and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, [5] through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, [6] including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, [7] To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Exercise C (5 Minutes): Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 2:14–16 (ESV) “[14] For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. [15] They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them [16] on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.”
Exercise C (Answer Key): Identify the Independent Clause(s) Romans 2:14–16 (ESV) “[14] For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. [15] They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them [16] on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.”
Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I: Break the sentence into its component parts Step II: Identify the independent clause(s) Step III: Indent each logically dependent clause in from the clause on which it is dependent Step IV: Define the relationships between clauses Step V: Draw conclusions
Exercise D (5 Minutes) Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 11:22 (ESV) [22a] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: [22b] severity toward those who have fallen, [22c] but God’s kindness to you, [22d] provided you continue in his kindness. [22e] Otherwise you too will be cut off .
Exercise D (Answer Key) Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 11:22 (ESV) [22a] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: [22b] severity toward those who have fallen, [22c] but God’s kindness to you, [22d] provided you continue in his kindness. [22e] Otherwise you too will be cut off .
Exercise D (Answer Key) Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 11:22 (ESV) [22a] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: [22b] severity toward those who have fallen, [22c] but God’s kindness to you, [22d] provided you continue in his kindness. [22e] Otherwise you too will be cut off .
Example Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.”
Example Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.”
Example Indent Each Logically Dependent Clause Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.”
Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I: Break the sentence into its component parts Step II: Identify the independent clause(s) Step III: Indent each logically dependent clause in from the clause on which it is dependent Step IV: Define the relationships between clauses Step V: Draw conclusions
Example Define the Relationships between Clauses Romans 11:22 (ESV) [22a] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: [22b] severity toward those who have fallen, [22c] but God’s kindness to you, [22d] provided you continue in his kindness. [22e] Otherwise you too will be cut off .
Example Define the Relationships between Clauses Romans 11:22 (ESV) [22a] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: [22b] severity toward those who have fallen, [22c] but God’s kindness to you, [22d] provided you continue in his kindness. [22e] Otherwise you too will be cut off . Main Statement Specification of 22a Contrast to 22b Condition to 22c Opposite Case to 22d
Example Define the Relationships between Clauses Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.”
Example Define the Relationships between Clauses Romans 4:9–10 (ESV) [9a] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, [9b] or also for the uncircumcised? [9c] For we say [9d] that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness . [10a] How then was it counted to him? [10b] Was it before or after he had been circumcised? [10c] It was not after, [10d] but before he was circumcised.” Main Statement Alternative to 9a Argument for 9a Content of 9c Question concerning 9d Specification of 10a Response to 10b Clarification to 10c
Steps for Sentence Diagramming Step I: Break the sentence into its component parts Step II: Identify the independent clause(s) Step III: Indent each logically dependent clause in from the clause on which it is dependent Step IV: Define the relationships between clauses Step V: Draw conclusions
Exercise E (10 Minutes) Diagram the Passage (Steps 1–4) Romans 8:1–4: “[1] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. [2] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. [3] For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, [4] in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit .”
Exercise E (Answer Key) Diagram the Passage (Draw Conclusions) Romans 8:1–4: [1a] There is therefore now no condemnation [1b] for those who are in Christ Jesus . [2a] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free [2b] in Christ Jesus [2c] from the law of sin and death . [3a] For God has done what the law… could not do.[3b] … weakened by the flesh…[3c] By sending his own Son [3d] in the likeness of sinful flesh [3e] and for sin,[3f] he condemned sin in the flesh ,[4a] in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, [4b] who walk not according to the flesh[4c] but according to the Spirit.” Main Statement Main Statement Sphere of 2a Object of 2a Reason for 2a State of 3a Means of 3f Mode of 3c Conclusion of 3a Purpose for 3f Identity of 4a Contrast to 4b Reason for 3f