During our series so far, we have learned that this letter is unashamedly passionate about the gospel and constantly striving for personal holiness. Next week we will learn that this letter is passionate about seeing others affected by the gospel. And these things combined are to be displayed to all the nations as a fulfillment of our Great Commission.

But this weekend, we will ponder on one foundational characteristic of these letters; we will seek to understand from the Bible what motivates their heart and what their essence is. In other words, we will step back and understand what caused this letter to desire the gospel. What causes this person to strive for holiness? And what caused this person to desire to see other people saved?”