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Philippians. Joy Above the Fray. Thanks for the gifts & aid. Philippians 4: 14-20. Whether…. * in chains or defending/confirming the Gospel * with false or true motives * by life or by death * see you or hear about you * well fed or hungry * in plenty or in need.
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Philippians Joy Above the Fray
Thanks for the gifts & aid Philippians 4: 14-20
Whether… * in chains or defending/confirming the Gospel* with false or true motives* by life or by death* see you or hear about you* well fed or hungry* in plenty or in need Philippians 1: 7, 1: 18, 1: 20, 1:27, 4: 12
Joy… * God is working for the good* salvation, eternal life* Christ has overcome the world Romans 8: 28 I Peter 1: 3-9 John 16: 33
“What has happened to all your joy?” Galatians 4: 15
Worries of this lifeDeceitfulness of wealth Matthew 13: 22
Joy & Contentment Proverbs 19: 23
Joy from Prison Philippians 1: 1-11
Completing the good work Whatever the cost Philippians 1: 6 “…mature and complete, not lacking anything…” James 1: 2-4
Love growing in knowledge Philippians 1: 9-11 Discernment Purity & blamelessness Righteousness
The good through the chains Whether in chains or defending & confirming the Gospel Chains advance the Gospel - palace guard - courageous speaking Philippians 1: 7-8, 12-14
Perfect MessageImperfect Messengers Philippians 1: 15-18
“Indeed, we are all in perilif the flawed messengerinvalidates the message.” Philip Yancey Soul Survivor
“…whether by life or by death…” Whether in chains or defending and confirming the Gospel 1: 7 Philippians 1: 18-27 Served to advance the Gospel 1: 12 Will turn out for my deliverance 1: 19
“…whether by life or by death…” Philippians 1: 18-27 “To live is Christand to die is gain.” 1: 21
“I desire to depart and be with Christ…” Philippians 1: 23 “absent from the body, present with Christ…” II Corinthians 5: 6-8
Paul’s earthly mission Philippians 1: 20-27 Life = fruitful labor For your progress Joy in the faith
Whatever happens… Philippians 1: 27 You know how to act “What is that to you? You follow Me.”
If worthy of the Gospel… Philippians 1: 27-28 One spiritOne manNo fearSalvation or destruction
For it has been granted… The fellowship of suffering Philippians 1: 29-30 Philippians 3: 10 I Peter 4: 12-13 I Peter 5: 8-9