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Joy Despite Difficulty: Progress of the Gospel

Discover the joy found in difficulties through the progress of the Gospel from the teachings of Philippians. Explore how challenges contribute to the glorification of Christ and benefit the Church. Learn from Paul's example of facing adversity with boldness and discovering joy amidst detractors. Dive into the scriptures and gain insights on embracing trials as opportunities for gospel advancement.

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Joy Despite Difficulty: Progress of the Gospel

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  1. Difficulty (12-14) Detractors (15-18) Death (19-21) De Flesh (22-26) As long as Christ’s- Cause progressed Name proclaimed Glorified Church benefits Joy despite …… Philippians 1:12-26

  2. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Difficulty (12-14) • “Progress of the Gospel” • Circumstances added to - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 • Paul lived passionately - Acts 20:24 • Resistance is inherent to - 1 Thess. 2:18 ; 1 John 2:15,16 ; Acts 24:27 ; 1 Cor. 16:9 ; 1 Thess. 2:2 ; 2 Tim. 2:8-10 • Most willing to pay because trials further -

  3. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Difficulty (continued) • Bonds of Paul • Chains were divinely planned • Chains were distinctly productive • Palace guard (10,000) • Many others • Tacitus tells of many converts

  4. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Difficulty (continued) • Boldness of the Brothers • Increase in # of converts • Increase in # of witnesses • Increase in their boldness (courage) • Decrease in fear

  5. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Detractors (15-18) Contrast • Discernment of the difference • Some from envy and strife • Some from good will Discussion of the difference • Contention, insincerity, affliction • Love & support for defense of Gospel

  6. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Detractors (continued) Discussion of the difference • Contention, insincerity, affliction • Selfish ambition / pretense • Love and support for defense of the Gospel • Pure motives / truth

  7. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Detractors (continued) • Summary : • As long as Christ is preached • I will rejoice! • I will say it again, I will rejoice!

  8. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Application 1 • In your difficulties are you seeing the big picture … from God’s point of view?

  9. Joy despite …. Part 1 • Application 2 • Are your difficulties in life being used to further the Gospel?

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