After and because God has given Christians everything we need to live, we should make every effort to supply what our faith needs in order to grow (2 Peter 1:5-11).
In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
When we hear the gospel and believe it, Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit.
As Paul headed towards Jerusalem, he took with him fruit from his ministry among the nations.