II. Polemical: Higher Life in Christ (2:8–23) A. “Gnosticism” is wrong: deity is in Christ (2:8–10) B. Legalism is wrong: reality is in Christ (2:11–17) C. Mysticism is wrong: headship is in Christ (2:18–19) D. Asceticism is wrong: immunity is in Christ (2:20–23) III. Spiritual: Inner Life in Christ (3:1–17) A. Seeking spiritual values (3:1–4) B. Putting off the sins of the old life (3:5–11) C. Putting on the virtues of the new life (3:12–17) IV. Practical: Outer Life in Christ (3:18–4:18) A. Perfecting
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