Points We Covered
Philippians 1.27a is the controlling verse of the larger section (1.27 - 2.18) and is the one thing that they must do.
Opposition from the outside requires an individual and corporate response of courageous unity from the Philippians (1.27b - 30).
Opposition from the inside requires an individual and corporate response of humble unity from the Philippians (2.1-4).
Questions We Asked
Are you as consumed, compelled and controlled as Paul and the Philippians?
Are you sharing the message? Are you living a life that looks like the message you are sharing?
Do you remind yourself of the comfort and encouragement that is found only in Christ? Are you rejoicing in the settled fact that He has saved you? Are you embracing your friend and Lord, the Holy Spirit, for empowerment and help? Are you increasingly aware of God’s compassion and mercy towards you in the Gospel? Is it still Good News… today?
If you were arrested for being a biblical Christian, would there be witnesses with enough first hand evidence – not hearsay or guilt simply by association – to convict you of the charge?
