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I. Introduction vv. 1-3
II. The importance of the truth vv. 4-11
A. Practicing the truth vv. 4-6
B. Protecting the truth vv. 7-11
III. Conclusion vv. 12-13
The following is a good expository outline of the book.3
The truth generates an exclusive Christian community (vv. 1-3).
The truth demands a distinctive Christian ethic (vv. 4-6).
The truth involves propositional Christian doctrine (v. 7).
The truth requires unceasing Christian vigilance (vv. 8-11).
