What format did Paul's writings follow?
Paul's writings followed a format: first doctrine, then reproof, then correction, and finally instruction in righteousness. He wrote as the Holy Spirit inspired him, sending letters to various churches by courier, without initially realizing they would become the Canon of Scripture.
Les explains that Paul likely did not know his writings would become the Canon of Scripture. He wrote as the Holy Spirit inspired him, firing letters off to various churches by courier. For instance, Romans was sent to Rome from Corinth with Phoebe, along with friends like Titus and Timothy. Regardless of Paul's awareness, Les teaches that Paul put his letters out under this format: first doctrine, then reproof, then correction, and then instruction in righteousness. Les also begins a timeline of Paul's epistles, starting with letters written during his early missionary travels after leaving Antioch, through Asia Minor, and later into Greece. These letters include Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Galatians.