I.    Opening words of encouragement.

 

II. What does God desire for you?

A.      To be filled with the knowledge of His will.

B.      To live a life worthy of the Lord.

 

III. Living a life worthy includes these six characteristics:

A.      Bearing fruit.

B.      Growing in the knowledge of God.

C.      Being strengthened by all power.

D.      Great Endurance.

E.       Patience.

F.       Joyfully giving thanks.

 

IV.    Conclusion: Remember what God has done for you.

A.      Qualified you to share in the inheritance.

B.      Rescued you.

C.      Brought you into the Kingdom.

D.      Provided Redemption- the forgiveness of sins.