I. Introduction 1:1-10
A. Salutation 1:1-5
B. Denunciation 1:6-10
II. Personal defense of Paul's gospel 1:11-2:21
A. Independence from other apostles 1:11-24
1. The source of Paul's gospel 1:11-17
2. The events of Paul's early ministry 1:18-24
B. Interdependence with other apostles 2:1-10
C. Correction of another apostle 2:11-21
III. Theological affirmation of salvation by faith 3:1-4:31
A. Vindication of the doctrine ch. 3
1. The experiential argument 3:1-5
2. The Scriptural argument 3:6-14
3. The logical argument 3:15-29
B. Clarification of the doctrine ch. 4
1. The domestic illustration 4:1-11
2. The historical illustration 4:12-20
3. The biblical illustration 4:21-31
IV. Practical application to Christian living 5:1-6:10
A. Balance in the Christian life ch. 5
1. Living without the Law 5:1-12
2. Living without license 5:13-15
3. Living by the Holy Spirit 5:16-26
B. Responsibilities of the Christian life 6:1-10
1. Toward sinning Christians 6:1
2. Toward burdened Christians 6:2-5
3. Toward teachers 6:6-9
4. Toward all people 6:10
V. Conclusion 6:11-18
