Malachi: Introduction

I. Who Wrote the Book

II. When Was the Book Written

III. To Whom Was the Book Written

IV. Why Was the Book Written
A. The Historical Purpose
B. The Doctrinal Purpose
C. The Christological Purpose
Christ is the:

1. Messenger of the Covenant
2. Refiner's Fire
3. Son of Righteousness

V. How is the Book Divided
Five Basic Divisions

1. Religious Decline
2. Social Debasement
3. Moral Defection
4. Material Dissipation
5. Messianic Declaration