Grace Living

I. Requires a Mind Set on Grace, v. 13

A. Prepared mind, “preparing your mind”

(disposition, thought, mind BDAG)

B. Self-controlled, “sober minded”

cf. 4:7; 5:8

C. Set hope, “set your hope”

elpizo-look forward to something with the implication of confidence about something coming to pass BDAG.

D. Delivered grace, “grace that will be brought to you”

(see 1:10)

E. Revealed Christ, “at the revelation of Jesus Christ”

Make fully known (see 1:7, 13; 4:13)

II. Requires a Life Conformed to Christ, vv. 14-16

A. Characteristically obedient, “obedient children”

B. Uncharacteristically non-conforming, “do not be conformed”

The only other NT usage of this term is found in .

resisting old passions

separated and dedicated