A mutually benefiting relationship where in the Philippians were beneficiaries of the Gospel, an
Confidence
Philippians 1:6 ESV
6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians
This verse is the bonding agent that binds the three parties together.
A. In The Phillippians
B. Because of God
The Confidence that Paul has in the church at Philippi is because of the work that is being wrought in them by God. His understanding of Christ’s work in the heart gives him an optimistic outlook on the human.
Affection
a. Shared Grace
b. Yearning With The Affection Of Christ
Conclusion
The Philippians had fellowship with Paul in the Gospel. We have fellowship with Christ in the Gospel. When our tender affection for one another has faded, then our joy of the gospel will dissipate as well.
