Giving Thanks to God for His Faithful Work Growing His Authentic Church

God's authentic local church is an ordered local gathering of disciples who are truly called out "in God" vv. 1-2

God's authentic local church is an ordered local gathering of disciples whose faith is "growing abundantly" together. v. 3a

God's authentic local church is an ordered local gathering of disciples whose love "for one another is increasing." v. 3b

God's authentic local church is an ordered local gathering of disciples who together exhibit "steadfastness and faith" in all circumstances. v. 4