2 principles that we must follow to become Christ-like. 1. Meditate on your great identity as a Saint. (11-12a) 2. Imitate Christ' attitude as a saint. (12b-13)

2 Principles to fight against the destructive sin of our own self. 1. Killing the sins that destroy us: vs 5-7. 2. Stopping sins that destroy our relationship: vs 8-10.

2 Truths about Christ that Motivate us to Strive after Heavenly Things. 1. the Compulsion to pursue heavenly things vs. 1-2 2. The Reason to Pursue heavenly things vs.3-4

1. Christ Separated us from Spiritual Powers. vs 20 2. Asceticism is Opposed to Christ's Teaching. vs 21-23

1. Their Mystical Religious Practice. Vs 18 2. Their Prideful Personality vs 18b- 19.

1. Run away from legalistic men: vs 16 2. Run to Christ, the Reality of all rituals: vs 17

3. God's Forgiveness to Sinners is in Christ. vs 13-15

3 Facts that motivate us to find our sufficiency in christ: 1. Divine Essence dwells in Christ.(vs.9) 2. Our Completeness is in Christ. (vs 10-12)

1. The Characteristics of worldly Philosophy. vs 8a 2. The source of Philosophy. vs 8b

1. Motivation: Christ is our Lord. vs 6 2. Means: God is our strength. vs 7