3 Ways the Church, the Family, the Follower of Christ Is Made Mature in Christ:
1. We Are Spiritually Matured Through Difficulty (v. 24, 29; 2:1)
2. We Are Spiritually Matured Through The Ministry Of The Word (v. 25-29; 2:2-3)
3. We Are Spiritually Matured When False Teaching Is Repelled (v. 4-5)
1. Focus On Your New Position In Christ (v. 1-4)
2. Adorn Your Christ-Given Identity (v. 5-14)
3. Share The Joy Of Christ-Centered Fellowship (v. 15-17)
1. Wives, Humble Yourselves In The Lord (v. 18)
2. Husbands, Soften Your Hearts Before The Lord (v. 19)
3. Parents, Shepherd Your Children Towards Obedience (v. 20-21)
3 Errors To Avoid In Shepherding A Child Toward Obedience
1. Do Not Negotiate
2. Do Not Merely Distract
3. Do Not Enculturate A Household Of Commands & Rules Without A Spirit Of Loving Instruction
1. Set Your Eyes On Christ (v. 1-4)
2. Adorn The Gospel Of Christ (v. 5-14)
3. Worship Christ (v. 15-17)
1. Through The Love & Prayers Of A Church Family
2. Through The Transformation In You
3. Through The Regular Gathering Of The Church
1. Be Rooted In Him
2. Be Built Up In Him
3. Be Established In Him
1. The Image Of God Is In Christ Alone: Live To Know Him (v. 15-16)
2. All Sovereignty Rests In Christ Alone: Trust Him (v. 17)
3. The Highest Authority Is In Christ Alone: Obey Him (v. 18)
4. Salvation Is Found In Christ Alone: Turn From You Sin And Believe In Him (v. 19-20)