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CHRIST, OUR ANCHOR IN HARD TIMES. PHILIPPIANS 1:12-19. I. Things That Happen To Us (12a). “that the things which happened to me”. II. Things That “Turn Out” For Good (12a, 19a). “the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” (12a).
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CHRIST, OUR ANCHOR IN HARD TIMES PHILIPPIANS 1:12-19
I. Things That Happen To Us (12a) • “that the things which happened to me”
II. Things That “Turn Out” For Good (12a, 19a) • “the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” (12a)
“For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance…” (19a)
When Christ is in our circumstances (13b) • “For to me, to live is Christ.” (1:21) • “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”Romans 8:28
“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. “ (Genesis 50:20 )
III. Things That We Can Rejoice In (18) • “In this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice” • A. When Christ is magnified (18)
CONCLUSION: • First key: Your life needs to be filled with Christ. • Second key: Believe Romans 8:28.