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Model Citizens 2 Philippians 2:17-30. The Humble Apostle The Youthful Minister The Honored Man. Model Citizens 2. The Honored Man Philippians 2:25-30 Relationships to Others Relationships to the Church. The Honored Man. Relationships to others
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Model Citizens 2Philippians 2:17-30 The Humble Apostle The Youthful Minister The Honored Man
Model Citizens 2 The Honored Man Philippians 2:25-30 Relationships to Others Relationships to the Church
The Honored Man Relationships to others Brothers – emphasizing the common spiritual life Many divisions in society The Gospel shattered this world Nothing exclusive about Christianity
The Honored Man • Relationships to others • Fellow worker – emphasizing common effort • Affectionate partnership – 1 Cor. 3:9 • Three areas the church must work hard: • Intellectual area • Social area • Evangelism
The Honored Man • Relationships to others • Fellow soldier – emphasizing joint struggles against common enemies • Warriors of equality • Standing shoulder to shoulder • 2 Timothy 2:3
The Honored Man • Relationships to the Church • Messenger – special person chosen for a particular task
The Honored Man • Relationships to the Church • Minister – of service to the Lord • Official who was so dedicated to his duties that he did them at his own expense • Sacrificing himself for the cause • He was the gift from Philippi
Model Citizens 2 Application Is your view of Christianity exclusive or inclusive? What was Jesus’ view? Are you sold out to your ministry?