Striving with God’s Strength

Intro

1. PAUL'S MINISTRY (v. 28).

1) Proclaim -

2) Admonish -

3) Teach -

"in all wisdom" -

1. PAUL'S PURPOSE (v. 28b).

1) The scope is "every man".

2) The goal is "complete in Christ"

1. a) It does not teach Christian Perfection.
2. b) Christian maturity.

C . PAUL'S POWER (v. 29).

1) Paul labors and strives.

1. a) Labor -
2. b) Strive -

2) According to God's power within him

God's energy (energeia) -

God's power (dunamis) -

APPLICATION:

1) Acknowledge your ________________.

2) Seek His ___________________.