Theme: The follower of Jesus must follow Jesus 'outside' the accepted standards of this world.

Theme: Paul urges his readers to no longer talk in the manner of unbelieving people, but to speak in a way that is consistent with a walk of love in Christ.

Theme: Our adoption in Christ makes us absolutely sure to be heirs along with Christ.

Theme: Prevailing vitality in present Christian living comes from keeping our hope fixed on our future glory with Christ.