Paul’s Warning Against Mysticism

Intro

1. BEWARE OF MYSTICISM (2:18-19).
2. The exhortation against mysticism (18).

"Defraud" -

1. The elements of mysticism (18):

1) Self-abasement -

2) Worship of angels.

3) Taking their stand on visions he has seen.

1. a) Mysticism in the world.

1. b) Growing influence of mysticism in the church.

4) Inflated without cause by his fleshly mind.

1. The error of mysticism (19).

1) Christ is the source of all growth for the body.

2) Christ works through the members of the body to bring about growth.

3) The KEY is to "HOLD FAST" to Christ.

Conclusion