Some within the ecclesia would have "a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof" (2 Tim.3:5), perhaps suggesting that they might hold the basic doctrines of the faith but not recognize the real power of the Truth in their daily lives. Paul could remind the Galatians that "Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you" (Gal.3:1).
Wengine ndani ya Iklezi walikuwa na "mfano wa utauwa, huku wakikana nguvu zake" (2Tim 3:5), labda imedokezwa ya kwmba walishika mafunzo ya msingi wa imani lakini bila ya kutambua nguvu halisi ya KWELI katika maisha yao ya kila siku. Paulo aliweza kuwakumbuka Wagalatia ya kwamba "Yesu Kristo aliwekwa wazi mbele ya macho yenu ya kuwa amesulubiwa" (Gal 3:1).