Paul continues to state his message in very plain and simple language, often forgotten in the sophisticated world we live in. He clearly states what our relationship with Jesus is like.“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him…”How did we receive Jesus? 100% by Faith in God! 100% by grace, God’s work alone, none of it was ours. Paul’s message: continue to live that way.How do we grow in Jesus?“…rooted and built up in him…”Once again Paul explains the process is all about Jesus’ work, not ours.The result of the above?“…strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”And the things we are NOT to do?“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.”The plain and simple message?CHRIST JESUS… yesterday, today, and forever!