Simon Peter is a great leader by virtue of God's choosing him to be one who is taught publicly and then preserved for two thousand years. Would you know if you are pulling back in a similar manner to that which Simon Peter finds himself pulling back from his calling- He went not into the world or sin, just pulled back.

Paul continues his communication to us and moves into instructions in righteousness. This includes several very helpful things

In this section of the book we see Paul appealing for a like minded spirit among the workers of the work. He also refers to what is a most amazing book, the book of life, which we will one day fully understand.

After we are saved and secure, the real seeking begins- Attending to the ministry of the word and the fellowship of the saints is important- but only as effective as our daily seeking-

Being humans and yet born again children of God, means we have to deal with two minds that can be presented.

Paul shows us his love for those he ministered unto and his desire that they would be rooted and grounded in the love of Jesus Christ.

We move forward into the absolute necessity for maintaining our walk as we go forward.

The apostle Paul takes us into the very purpose of a believer's daily life-

As we continue to be instructed and edified by the Apostle Paul, we are instructed and reminded that it is all about pressing toward eternity's reward in Christ.

Paul continues to draw our hearts and minds into the absolute center of what it is to be a believer and follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.