Great church fights … So far A problem of unity. … Phil 1:27, live lives worthy of their citizenship in the gospel. Phil 2:3, “do nothing out of selfish ambition and vain conceit. Rather in humility we are to consider the needs of others above ourselves, not looking to our own interests but each of you to the interests of others” verse…
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)
Introduction to Philippians It’s all about Jesus Establishing Partnership (verses 3-6) Gospel partnership is the nature of following Jesus Partnership as an approach to discipleship The image indicates the investment we have Demonstrating partnership (verses 7-8) How partnership should shape our relationships (vs 7) Grace as an opportunity to gospel partnership Partnership as an investment in growth Prayer for partnership (verses 9-11)…
