Omc: Family Chapel

As Paul is looking to wrap up his letter and make plans for his third visit to them, he makes his final plea to restore his relationship with them along with his final warnings. He emphasizes his desire for them, their growth, and reminds them of his own sacrifices made on their behalf. Since our horizontal relationships with others are connected with and evidence of our vertical relationship with God, Paul makes this horizontal appeal for restoration before he will call for a vertical examination of their faith in Christ.