1. Review. Have you been considering through this series what the theme “For me to live Is Christ and to die is gain” really means? Consider Murray’s words: Am I a Christ reflector? Is what I see in the scripture concerning Christ that which can be seen in my life as I engage day by
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Philippians Series Theme: “For me to live Is Christ” Philippians 1:21. Living As Citizens of Heaven. 1. Christ’s Attitude. Read Philippians 2:1-18. What does Philippians 2:6-11 tell us regarding the following about Christ? • His Divinity? • His Humanity? • His Sacrifice? • His Humility? • His Obedience to God’s will? • His Exaltation? Summarize
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This week is the first of four studies on the book of Philippians. 1. Introduction. Read Philippians 1:1 and answer the following: • Who wrote Philippians? • To whom was it written? What does Acts 16:9-12 say about Philippi? The Roman colony of Philippi was located in northern Greece (called Macedonia in Paul’s day). Philip
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Beginnings matter. First impression count. As Paul began his letter to the Philippians, he emphasizes 3 key truths about who those in Christ are. They are servants of Jesus, Saints in Jesus and are sustained by Jesus. Here’s how Philippians 1:1-2 go, This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am
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Philippians is riddled with the phrase In Christ. It appears at least 10 times and frames the Christian’s’ life. As Philippians 1:1 says, This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons.
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Between Acts 16 and when the church received the letter from Paul, both Paul and the church kept in contact. Note the following from the letter: Partnership in the Gospel from the moment Paul left until now, (Philippians 1:5). They kept up the support for 10 years. Providing gifts and partnering with other churches that
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