a.“God shall reveal even this unto you” – How? First, “Be thus minded” b.God reveals his will in his word to those that believe – 2Tim 3:16, 1Th 2:13 c.“whereto we have already attained” – not as perfect, not as yet apprehended – 3:12-13 d.“walk by the same rule…” – Rule of doctrine/standard – Col 2:6, but also Gal 6:14-16 e.“ mind the same thing” –Which means there is one thing we mind – 1:27, 2:2, 4:2 Phil 3:17 – Be followers together of me a.Paul says more than once, no one else but Christ said so – 1 Cor 4:16; 11:1; 2Th 3:6-7 b.Christ sent Paul to preach the glory of his grace in a mystery – Col 1:25-28