Why look elsewhere? Christ is enough!

What causes disunity? People who don’t share a common faith in Christ. Paul wants the church to seek unity and have the wisdom to spot heretics when they come. 

How did Paul’s work benefit the church then, and how does it establish a framework for now?

Paul provides a brief picture of what biblical faith looks like, and how we can remain stable, steadfast, and rooted in a gospel-filled-hope.

Paul  wants us to see the Lordship of Christ in all things, and what it means for the church, and how we interact with culture.

In this section, Paul prays a specific prayer for the people of God to walk in power and knowledge and joy. Why is this prayer significant? And how can we follow Paul’s model of praying here?

Christ's life does not end with the cross, but continues on in the resurrection, where is godhood is confirmed in the conquering of death. What does this mean for us?

 The incarnational disciple is learning to be aware of God, and making God known in our world in the everyday stuff of life. We are living in the tension of the spiritual and material world. 

The disciple of Jesus is to exemplify the call to love neighbor, act justly, and show mercy to those around them. How do we cultivate a life of compassion?

In Jesus, we see the true virtuous and holy life lived in real time. How can we develop a virtuous and holy life like Jesus?