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Joy Despite …… Part 3 Philippians 1:12-26. Difficulty (12-14) Detractors (15-18) Death (19-21) De Flesh (22-26). As long as Christ’s- Cause progressed Name proclaimed Name glorified Church benefits. Joy Despite ….De Flesh (19-26).
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Joy Despite …… Part 3Philippians 1:12-26 Difficulty (12-14) Detractors (15-18) Death (19-21) De Flesh (22-26) As long as Christ’s- Cause progressed Name proclaimed Name glorified Church benefits
Joy Despite ….De Flesh (19-26) Paul was in a tug of war that should characterize all of us. On the one hand the longing to be with Christ, on the other, the furtherance of Christ’s kingdom here on earth. Oh which shall he choose!
Joy Despite …. De Flesh (cont.) The Deal Live on in the flesh Not sinfulness Physical body Fruitful labor Col. 1:5,6 Phil. 2:13
Joy Despite …. De Flesh (cont.) The Dilemma Which to choose? Hard – pressed (hold together) The choice To depart - very much better To remain - benefits others The conclusion – God’s not done!
Joy Despite …. De Flesh (cont.) Death Benefits The best in life gets better! Freedom from evil (analysis) Be like Jesus - 1 John 3:2 In righteousness - 2 Tim. 4:8 In knowledge – 1 Cor. 13:12 We will be with Him - 1 Cor. 15:58
Joy Despite ….. De Flesh Application 1 Is your life a dilemma? Are you so focused on Christ that you find it hard to choose?
Joy Despite ….. De Flesh Application 2 Do you completely understand your death policy?