church, do not become discouraged if it appears to be only an unimpressive white square of blank film. Christ has made an eternal commitment to the church until it becomes fully mature. Look closely, and you will begin to see Him bring shape and color—a glorious maturity—to the Church. What are those shapes and colors that display a picture of a healthy church? Paul will show us as we study this text. This is a most unusual greeting to a church from Paul. He does not refer to himself as an apostle