These examples show how Gradatio / Chain Reasoning functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
suffering, endurance, character, hope
Each stage leads to the next in a chain of sanctifying effect.
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foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified
The verbs form a theological chain from divine purpose to final glory.
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call, believe, hear, preach, sent
Paul reasons backward through a chain showing the necessity of gospel sending.
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no resurrection, Christ not raised, preaching vain, faith vain
Paul uses a chain of consequences to show the necessity of resurrection.
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desire, sin, death
James traces temptation’s chain from desire to death.
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testing, steadfastness, maturity
Testing produces steadfastness, which works toward mature completeness.
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faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control
Peter arranges virtues in a chain-like progression.
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blade, ear, full grain
The growth sequence progresses step by step.
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sin, oppression, crying, deliverance, relapse
The cycle of Judges is presented as a recurring chain of covenant failure and mercy.
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heavens, earth, grain, wine, oil
The chain of response depicts covenant restoration through ordered dependence.
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