What is it that shapes your identity? How are we to live? Phil 1:27, “a life worthy of gospel” “behave as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ” … godly behaviour is a reflection of our citizenship in Christ We should strive together… as one… for the faith of the gospel. verse 28 … this will result in opposition. verse 29 ……
Context: Partnership in the gospel The good news can spread despite opposition (v12-14) The good news can spread irrespective of our efforts (v15-18a) The good news in believers… giving confidence to live well (v18b-20) giving the reality of hope for the future (v21-22) giving purpose to the present (v23-26)