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Philippians 2

Review - Chapter 1Review - Chapter 1Christ is Our Life (Vs 21)Christ is Our Life (Vs 21)

• Rejoicing in Harmony (1:1-11) – Joy – Vs Rejoicing in Harmony (1:1-11) – Joy – Vs 44– Personal Affairs (vs 1-2)– Their Fellowship with Paul in the Gospel (vs 3-8)– Paul’s Prayer on Their behalf (vs 9-11)

• Rejoicing In Hardship (1:12-30) – Joy – Rejoicing In Hardship (1:12-30) – Joy – Vs. 18Vs. 18– Paul was in Prison Yes , but the Gospel was

Spreading ! Rejoice! (1:12-18)– Whether He Lives or Dies Matters Little (19-26)

• What is more needful, what will bring God glory?

– Serious Responsibility to Live Righteously (27-30)

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Christ is Our LifeChrist is Our Life• 1:8 – “…1:8 – “…I long for you with the affection of Jesus I long for you with the affection of Jesus

ChristChrist””– We have the feelings of Christ (chapter 2:1-5)

• 1:12-181:12-18 – – “…in every way, whether in pretense or in “…in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached and in this I rejoice…”truth, Christ is preached and in this I rejoice…”– We have the interests of Christ (18)

• 1:191:19 – – “this will turn out for my deliverance through “this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ”your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ”– We have the attitude, motives, and aim of Christ

• 1:20 1:20 – – “…so now Christ will be magnified in my body”“…so now Christ will be magnified in my body”– Christ is our chief concern, nothing else matters

• 1:21-23 1:21-23 – – “While I live my life is to glorify Christ, and I “While I live my life is to glorify Christ, and I long to leave this world and be with Him”long to leave this world and be with Him”– Christ is unspeakably dear to us

• 1:27 – 1:27 – Let you conduct be worthy of the gospel of ChristLet you conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ– Our conduct is determined by Christ

• 1:28-30 – 1:28-30 – “It has been granted to us by Christ to suffer”“It has been granted to us by Christ to suffer”– Attitudes toward us are determined by our living for Christ.

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Review Chapter 2Review Chapter 2Christ is Our MindChrist is Our Mind

• Rejoicing In Humility 2:1-18 (Joy - Vs Rejoicing In Humility 2:1-18 (Joy - Vs 2)2)– Exhortation (1-2) – Be Like-Minded, Love– Exhibition (3-4) – Show your love and Unity– Exposition (5-11) – Christ’s Perfect Example

• Vs 9-11 – Christ, and His Name were exalted

– Explanation - Be Light Bearers! (Vs 12-17)• Work Out Your Own Salvation – Continue

• Rejoicing In Helpers (2:19-30)Rejoicing In Helpers (2:19-30)– Examples – Timothy and Epaphroditus

• These men have the mind of Christ

Philippians 5

Review -3Review -3Christ is Our Goal (14)Christ is Our Goal (14)

• Rejoicing in Heaven – Vs 1 & 20Rejoicing in Heaven – Vs 1 & 20– Beware of Dogs - Warnings (1-2)– Don’t Trust the Flesh (3-14)

• Legalism, Ancestry – None of it matters (4-8)

– Our Goal is to be found “In Christ” (9)1. Trust in Christ (9)

2. Righteousness by Faith in Christ (9)

3. Know Him (10)

4. Know the Power of His Resurrection (10)

5. Fellowship of His Sufferings (10)

6. Conform to His Death (10)

Philippians 6

Philippians 3:15-21Philippians 3:15-21• 15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this 15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this

mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. 16 Nevertheless, to the reveal even this to you. 16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

• 17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note 17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from things. 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.subdue all things to Himself.

Philippians 7

To Reach Your Goal: To Reach Your Goal: HeavenHeaven

• We Cannot Be Spectators; Must EnterWe Cannot Be Spectators; Must Enter– Putting on Christ (Rom 6:3-4) Enters the Race– Fight The Good Fight (1 Tim 6:12)– Work out your salvation (Phil 2:12)

• We Must Keep In Shape for the RaceWe Must Keep In Shape for the Race– Diet and Exercise

• Drop the Baggage (Heb 12:1)Drop the Baggage (Heb 12:1)• Strain, Push, Reach for the Next LevelStrain, Push, Reach for the Next Level• Keep Your Eye On the Prize (Phil 3:13)Keep Your Eye On the Prize (Phil 3:13)• The Race Isn’t Over Until You Cross the The Race Isn’t Over Until You Cross the

Finish Line.Finish Line.

Philippians 8

Imitate These (3:15-17)Imitate These (3:15-17)

• Those Who Are Mature (Perfect)Those Who Are Mature (Perfect)

• Those Who Follow Revealed RulesThose Who Follow Revealed Rules

• Those Who Are of the Same MindThose Who Are of the Same Mind

• Those Who Imitate Approved Faithful Those Who Imitate Approved Faithful MenMen– Note others like me and imitate them too

(17)

Philippians 9

Do Not Imitate These (18-Do Not Imitate These (18-19)19)

• Enemies of the Cross of ChristEnemies of the Cross of Christ– You’ll know who they are by what they say– “Good men” “Good Intentions” “Good Work”

• These still can be enemies of the cross of Christ.

• Whose End is DestructionWhose End is Destruction– 2 Thess 1:7-9 – everlasting destruction

• Whose god is Their BellyWhose god is Their Belly– They are set to satisfy their appetite

• Power, Attention, Control (Rom 16:17-18)

• Whose Glory is in their ShameWhose Glory is in their Shame– Isa 5:20 – woe to you who call evil – good and

good - evil

• Who Set Their Mind on Earthly ThingsWho Set Their Mind on Earthly Things– Rom 8:5 – set their mind on the flesh

Philippians 10

Look for the Savior (3:20-Look for the Savior (3:20-21)21)

• Citizenship is in Heaven (20)Citizenship is in Heaven (20)– Heaven is where our inheritance is

kept •1 Peter 1:3-4; 2 Cor 4:16-18

• Eagerly Wait for the SaviorEagerly Wait for the Savior– Can’t Wait for Him to Come Back

• Transform Our Lowly BodyTransform Our Lowly Body– 1 Cor 15:50-54

• Conformed to His Glorious BodyConformed to His Glorious Body– 2 Cor 5:1-8; 1 C or 15:35-44

• Therefore Stand Fast in the Lord ! Therefore Stand Fast in the Lord ! (4:1)(4:1)