Reinforcements from Above

Introduction: As Hannibal faces a larger Roman army, the key is his…

I. Paul understood this truth, v. 11

  A.  Where to look for help?  For reinforcements?


  B. Thus, his practice—frequent short prayers, cf. 5:17

II. The content of Paul's prayer, v. 12
A. that the Lord would develop spiritual maturity

  B. especially, agape-love

III. The reason and the motivation, v. 13
A. The reason: to be blameless and holy (as you have
a heart filled with agape-love)

  B. The motivation: living in the “shadow” of the
second coming of Christ