2. PAUL’S METHOD…
Negatively…
• Not with superiority of speech, 1
• Not with superiority of wisdom, 1
• Not with persuasive words of
wisdom, 2
3. Ephesians 5:6
“Let no one deceive you
with empty words,
for because of these things
the wrath of God comes
upon the sons of disobedience.”
4. Colossians 2:8
“See to it that
no one takes you captive
through philosophy
and empty deception,
according to the tradition of men,
according to the elementary
principles of the world,
rather than according to Christ. ”
5. PAUL’S METHOD…
Negatively…
• Not with superiority of speech, 1
• Not with superiority of wisdom, 1
• Not with persuasive words of
wisdom, 2
7. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the
strength of His might. Put on the full armor
of God, so that you will be able to stand firm
against the schemes of the devil.
For our struggle is not against flesh and
blood, but against the rulers, against the
powers, against the world forces of this
darkness, against the spiritual forces of
wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so
that you will be able to resist in the evil day,
and having done everything, to stand firm.
11. The Reason
For His Method and
His Message:
"so that
your faith should not rest
on the wisdom of men,
but on the power of God, 5.
12. God's work
is done by God's people
proclaiming God's message
using God's methods
in keeping with God’s character,
to produce disciples of Jesus Christ!
