Philippians 1:18
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18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
The Circumstances for Paul
God works in every circumstance 12 -14
what is our view of God - absent, PT or FT
what is our view of circumstance - fate or chance, fully ordained by God, fully used by God
what is our value for God - always for us, sometimes for us, angry or absent God
2. Witnessing Jesus brings great impact 13-14
our only purpose is to witness Jesus
Jesus impacts lives
nothing else has the power or influence
we know that from our own experiences
3. Share Jesus with right motives 15-18
Importance of Prayer 19
Dependance on Holy Spirit 19
Christ is the reason to live and die 20-21
Jesus is the name with all power and authority
even in cursing, Jesus name is above all
we do not have to defend it nor do we substitute it
it is sufficient for all things - hence let it be preached
Preach Jesus
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
how important is it to be right
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible B. Outlook toward Death and Deliverance (1:18b–26)
The biographical prologue of the Epistle to the Philippians (1:12–26) takes the central theme of partnership in the gospel (1:5) and exemplifies it being worked out in very difficult circumstances in the life of Paul. Several helpful lessons to consider are: (1) God’s use of negative circumstances to bring about positive ends (1:12–14); (2) the great impact of courageous witness for Christ, even in unfavorable circumstances (1:13–14); (3) the possibility of sharing the gospel of Christ with wrong motives (1:15–18); (4) the vital importance of prayer to support ministry (1:19); (5) the necessity of dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit, especially in connection with prayer (1:19); (6) Christ as the Christian’s reason for living (1:20–21); and (7) the believer’s eternal gain in the presence of Christ through death (1:21, 23).
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
how important is it to be right Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Philippians
* how important is it to be right
* Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is not about traditions or routines or acts of righteousness
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Jesus is not about traditions or routines or acts of righteousness
Preach Jesus
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Jesus is not about traditions or routines or acts of righteousness
how important is it to be right
Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
* Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is grace, mercy and freedom
Jesus is not about traditions or routines or acts of righteousness
Jesus is not about traditions or routines or acts of righteousness
we cannot save anyone but simply present the gospel by word and deed
Preach Jesus
Preach Jesus
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Importance of Prayer 19
5. Dependance on Holy Spirit 19
Dependance on Holy Spirit 19
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Continue to Rejoice
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Philippians 1:1
Paul’s Outlook = Our Outlook
Paul is rejoiicng
this is a great place to be
rejoicing because of Christ, and because of Christ rejoicing
Paul says late rthat he is content in all things
let us learn to be content in all
no stress because someone else is promoted, no hurt when someone attacks us
our focus comes off ourselves and onto Christ
19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
4. Importance of Prayer 19
prayer is massive in breaking through the spiritual darkness
prayer and the Holy Spirit
5. Dependance on Holy Spirit 19
6. Christ is the reason to live and die 20-21
19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
Philippians 1:
6. Christ is the reason to live and die 20-21
Gaining All
21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21