"When
interpreting/preaching New Testament epistles keep in mind that . . .
1.
They
tend to follow a standard form
Name of writer (e.g., “Paul”)
Name of recipient (e.g., “to the church of God in Corinth”)
Greeting (e.g., “Grace and peace to you from God
our Father”)
Prayer wish or
thanksgiving (e.g., “I always thank
God for you . . .”)
Body
Final Greeting and Farewell (e.g., “The grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ be with you”)
