Thesis: Today's text describes Paul's anxiety over people he had never seen, whom he wanted to see established in faith, and prevent false teachers from derailing them.
1. Paul's Admitted Anxiety
~ For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf, and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face.
2. Paul's Longing
a. Hearts knit together in love
b. The wealth of attaining full assurance
c. Heads fitted with understanding
d. Knowledge of Christ
3. Paul's Concern
so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument
4. Paul's Healthy Attitude
For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
5. Paul's Exhortation
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him having been firmly rooted and not being built up in him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.
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