Philippians 1:12
Furtherance of the Gospel #2
This weekend we are addressing the value of a human being. We are also addressing the responsibility of an assembly and each individual in it
The thoughts come from a wide variety of sources. Some from messages I have heard from individuals, some from assembly Bible studies, some from home life and some from books I have read. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher who makes them real to me.
• “Philippians and Colossians,” by William Kelly
• “Philippians,” by H.A. Ironside
• “The Life Application Bible.” Tyndale House and Zondervan
This weekend we are addressing the value of a human being. We are also addressing the responsibility of an assembly and each individual in it
Paul knew the reason for his imprisonment was to further the Gospel. And that was the outcome. There was the message of salvation brought to
The potential for bitterness was there when some of the believers who knew Paul was in prison began to preach the Gospel. It is not
Not everyone who preaches is sincere in their preaching. Envy is a bitter master and strife often follows close behind. A group of men resented
Let us be glad when God uses others to continue to further the work we once were able to do. They may be inclined to
To “live Christ” is different than living for Christ. Living for Christ is an addition to living for ourselves. To live for someone or something
There is a quality of life that magnifies Christ whether we are in good or bad circumstances. To live or die is not up to
However, here we have opportunities that we will not have in the eternal future. One thing that gives value to living now is that we
All of us need to recognize the value of living, and seek to live life to the full for the glory of God. Let us
Our confidence is in God who knows the reason for everything He allows. When Paul was in prison he did things he could not have
Human relationships are a fundamental part of our lives. Almost everything we do affects other people in some way. The words I say, the way
It is important that all Christians take a look ahead to the challenge of the Gospel work in our time. We cannot do anything about
It is important that we resist anything that would divide God’s people. There are some attempts to divide that come from without, but most that