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Main Idea Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of how to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ that Paul has explained in 1:27-2:18. o Timothy (vv. 19-24) His commitment His heart His sacrifice o Epaphroditus (vv. 25-30) His commitment His heart His sacrifice

Main Idea Living out our salvation with fear and trembling is characterized by pursuing holiness in our conduct as we find joy in presenting our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God. o Conduct of the children of God o Joy of the children of God

Main Idea Our sanctification involves diligent effort on our part while trusting in God’s sovereign power as He works in us. Our work in sanctification God’s work in sanctification

Main Idea Our growth in holiness is strengthened by having the right perspective and by depending on the right source of power. ● Our perspective in sanctification: God’s glory ● Our power in sanctification: God’s grace

Main Idea God saved us so that we would be holy. Three Questions about Sanctification ● What is sanctification? ● What does sanctification look like? ● What are some hindrances to sanctification?

Three Distinctives of the Example of Christ The mind of Christ The humility of Christ The exaltation of Christ

Israel’s Treachery (5:1-7) Israel’s Mauling (5:8-15) Israel’s Healing (6:1-3) Implications and Applications:

Main Idea Gospel-centered living in the church is characterized by unity. Four Features of Unity in the Church Foundation of unity (v. 1) Command of unity (v. 2) Attitude of unity (v. 2) Demonstration of unity (vv. 3-4)

Main Idea Paul explains how we are to conduct ourselves as citizens of Christ’s kingdom in the face of opposition. Five Characteristics of Gospel-Centered Living in the Face of Opposition Living as citizens of Christ’s kingdom (v. 27) Standing firm in one spirit (v. 27) Striving together with one mind (v. 27) Facing opponents without fear (v. 28) Suffering for Christ’s sake (vv. 29-30)

Main Idea Having a gospel-centered perspective helps us to think rightly about life and death. Three Features of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Perspective on Life and Death Paul’s Declaration (vv. 19-21) Salvation (v. 19) Expectation (v. 20) Aspiration (v. 21) Paul’s Dilemma (vv. 22-24) Paul’s Direction (vv. 25-26)

Main Idea We should keep a gospel-centered perspective in every circumstance of life and find joy in looking to the gospel and the glory of Christ. Two Realities of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Perspective o Progress of the Gospel (vv. 12-14) o Motivations of Gospel Preachers (vv. 15-18a)

Two Aspects of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Prayer Its Content Love’s Object Love’s Source Love’s Foundation Love’s Application Its Purpose To be able to approve things that are excellent To be sincere and blameless in our conduct To bear the fruit of Christ’s righteousness To do all things for the glory and praise of God

Five Characteristics of Gospel-Centered Fellowship Identity (vv. 1-2) Prayer (vv. 3-4) Unity (v. 5) Hope (v. 6) Affection (vv. 7-8)

Background of Philippians Themes/Theology of Philippians Overview of Philippians Why study Philippians now?