A portrait of a people transformed by the power of the gospel and formed into the local church

Vs 1-3 Greeting and remembering our dependence on Him
Vs 4 “loved by God”
Vs 5- 10 Six marks of a people elect of God
1. Vs5 They were transformed by the power of God in preaching and conversion
2. Vs6 They became immitators of Christ
3. Vs 7 They became examples for Christians
4. Vs 8 They sounded forth the Word of God
5. Vs 9 They turned from idols to God
6. Vs 10 They lived in anticipation of the coming again of the Lord Jesus