Philippians : Conclusion …(10/01/21)
Introduction:
Philippians carries a simple yet profound Message, emphasizing the concepts of Joy & Rejoicing in a community of Saints knit together in unity through a lifestyle of humility. These are traits of God’s Character that cannot be manufactured in our own strength
Philippians teaches us what it is to Live a Powerful, Joy-filled & grateful life every day no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in.
This Epistle challenges us to aspire to a greater level of Joy & Rejoicing, which comes through having a greater awareness of God’s Goodness.
Five THEMES:
Joy & Rejoicing In every circumstance : Joy is mentioned 5 times(1:4,25, 2:2,29, 4:1) Rejoicing is mentioned 11 times…(1:18,2:17, 2:18,2:28,4:4, 3:1,4:10)
Jesus Christ & His Availability for coping with the problems of life (Chpt 4)
Christ pictured as the goal & center of our lives (Chpt. 3)
Unity comes through the bond of Humility & Joy (Chpt. 2)
A Primer for Living a Joy-Filled Life

Chapter 1: THEME: ‘Christ our LIFE’ (vs. 21)
 Authentic Joy & Rejoicing Is Birthed in an AWARENESS of God’s Goodness, in your life which leads to gratitude
Phil. 1:3-6 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phil. 1:12-14 Paul was in chains for Christ, which actually ADVANCED the Gospel
Phil. 1:21 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
 
Chapter 2: THEME: ‘Christ Our Mind’ (vs. 5)
Phil. 2:1-4 So by whatever [appeal to you there is in our mutual dwelling in Christ, by whatever] strengthening and consoling and encouraging [our relationship] in Him [affords], by whatever persuasive [a]incentive there is in love, by whatever participation in the [Holy] Spirit [we share], and by whatever depth of affection and compassionate sympathy2 Fill up and complete my joy by living in harmony and being of the same mind and one in purpose, having the same love, being in full accord and of one harmonious mind and intention.3 Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].
4 Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not [merely] his own interests, but also each for the interests of others.
Chapter 2: : THEME: ‘Christ Our Mind’ (vs. 5)
Having a ‘Kenosis Encounter’
Phil. 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it [b]robbery to be equal with God, 7 but [c]made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of...

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