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Introduction
Greetings...
Last week we began our studies into the book of Philippians by examining the introductory material for this book.
Some things we talked about and we should keep in mind is the over all theme of the book ‘The Joy In Christ.”
Paul was closer to this congregation as much or more than any other and thus we see the deep personal connection he had with the church in Philippi.
Paul begins his letter to the church by discussing “The Purpose of Life.”
With this in mind let us examine our lesson.
Partnering, Defending & Confirming The Gospel
Partnering in the gospel.
Paul loves this congregation, not just because of their faith but because of their partnership with him in the gospel “from the beginning.”
Php 1:
As any gospel preacher knows, it’s those that are willing to support you in the work that hold a dear place in your heart.
Php 1:
It isn’t about the money, it’s about the effort and desire to see a work fulfilled together.
Rom 10:14-15
Any congregation that “hires” a preacher to do the work instead of supporting him to work together simply doesn’t get it.
Paul talks about this improper mindset found in Corinth.
Paul’s purpose in life was to partner with like minded Christians for the gospel.
This also include the partnering in...
The defense & confirmation of the gospel.
Paul loved the church in Philippi because of their partnership with him in defending the good news of Jesus Christ.
You can’t support the preaching of the gospel without partnering in the consequences of such preaching and the church in Philippi understood this.
Php 1:
It’s a shame but many congregations are more like Corinth than of Philippi seeking a partnership with a preacher only to find out they really didn’t want the consequences of having a gospel preacher.
Many a preacher has started a work with the elders or leadership saying they will back up the preacher and stand up with the preacher only to turn their backs on him when the time comes.
Paul also loved the church in Philippi because of their partnership with him in confirmation of the gospel.
The word “confirmation” in the Greek means to validate through proving so the church in Philippi has been going about “proving” the good news of Jesus Christ.
Remember what we said about the church in Philippi, it was a mostly a gentile city with little Jewish influence which means it would take more than just preaching from the Old Testament.
This is the type of study that is need to teach Atheists.
They aren’t going to let you go to the Bible to convert them, you first have to prove or confirm the Word and then use the Word.
Summary
Paul demonstrates that partnering in the gospel and partnering in the defense and confirmation of the gospel is the purpose of life in relationship between the gospel preacher and congregation.
Abound In Love
Love shouldn’t be stagnate.
Paul shifts gears to their purpose as the church and which is to make sure their “love abounds more and more.”
Php 1:9-
How does Paul say our love is to abound more and more or grow more and more?
First is with knowledge or better translated wisdom/understanding “epignosis.”
Col
Love that abounds or matures does so through grasping more and more of God’s Will.
Second, is with all discernment or the capability to grow in recognition.
Pr
Love that abounds or matures does so through need to allows push our minds to recognize more.
Paul clearly states that a Christians purpose in life is to grow in love and this is done by learning how to apply our knowledge and use that wisdom to discern or recognize more and more ways to be wise in the Will of God.
This is the “circle of life” as it pertains to abounding in love.
The reason Paul wants this “spiritual circle of life” for the church is because it leads to an understanding of excellence which helps us be pure and blameless.
Love isn’t stagnate so we can be pure at the end.
Paul explains that abounding in love through wisdom and discernment keeps us pure.
Php 1:
Summary
The purpose of life for the church is to always abound in love for God, His Word, and His children.
Every commandment and expectation from God is fulfilled if we love like this.
To Live Is Christ To Die Is Gain
The purpose of life is the afterlife.
The reality is the purpose of this life is to live it for the afterlife whether unto good or evil that is the purpose of life.
Php 1:21-24
There is a real struggle in this and Paul understanding the struggle to stay here on earth talks about this.
However, Paul doesn’t talk about the struggle to be with family, loved ones, pets, or the like but to stay for the spiritual benefit of the church.
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How wonderful would it be if every member of the Lord’s church wanted to stay here on earth because they wanted it to grow more spiritually.
Conclusion
The purpose of life is to help each other for the gospel by abounding in love so that we may spiritually influence others for good in this life and be prepared for the afterlife.
WInston Churchill once stated, “It’s not enough to have lived.
We should be determined to live for something.”
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