1. Stability in the _____________ requires being on guard against false ________________ (v. 17).
2. The call to __________ in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (v. 18).
3. A closing ascription of _____________ to Christ the ____________ (v. 18b).
1. God’s righteous judgement will be fully manifested when the Lord Jesus returns from heaven in glory (vv. 5-7).
2. The two outcomes of the final judgment: destruction and glory (vv. 8-10).
1. Believer, because you have been spiritually raised with Christ, seek heavenly things (v. 1).
2. Christian, because you are united to Christ, set your minds on eternal and heavenly realities (v. 2).
3. Believer, consider your incentives for seeking and setting your mind on things above (vv. 3-4).
1. Notice that our Lord’s accession into heaven was an historical event seen by multiple witnesses (v. 9).
2. Understand that Christ’s ascension marked His heavenly exhalation, coronation, and enthronement at the right hand of God the Father (vv. 10-11).
3. Take to heart that the manner in which our Lord ascended indicates the manner in which He will return (v. 11).