Philippians 1:21

Philippians 1:21

-read Philippians 1:18b-26

-connection to verse 20

How is Christ magnified in my life? How did Paul live for Christ?

-preached the gospel

-v.27, v. 18

1 Corinthians 9:15–19 ESV

15 But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing these things to secure any such provision. For I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of my ground for boasting. 16 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship. 18 What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

-How was preaching the gospel magnifying Christ in the life of Paul?

-suffered for the gospel

-v.29

2 Timothy 1:8–14 ESV

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

-How was suffering magnifying Christ in the life of Paul?

-discipled others

v.22-26, 2:19-30; 4:2

-missionary journeys, Timothy, Luke, 1 and 2 Timothy

2:17

-How was discipling others magnifying Christ in the life of Paul?

How am I to live for Christ?

Fruitful labor:

-if I am to live in the flesh that is fruitful labor

Phil 1:9-11

Joy to Lead others to Christ

Phil 1:20-26

-in death - joy for Paul

-living for Christ - joy for others

Joy to be Present with Christ