PPT-The Joy Of Discipleship Philippians 2:19-24

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be cheered by news of you 20 For I have no one like him who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare 21 For they all seek their own interests not those of Jesus Christ . Philippians 2:1 - 11 Philippians 2:1 - 2 Philippians 2:3 - 4 4 Characteristics in Jesus actions that we are called to duplicate for others! 1) Have the “disposition” found in Jesus 2) Se Reformation Lectures. Concordia Theological Seminary. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Discipleship: Two Approaches. American Evangelicalism: Fixing the Church. Mainline Protestants: Fixing the World. The Lutheran Take on Discipleship. WHAT. WHO. WHY. HOW. NT 1604. OBJECTIVES. To emphasize the concept of discipleship.. To call us back to this god’s pattern of raising his . army. .. To ensure that our members are prepared for heaven. 1:18a. But . what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.. Philippians . 1:18b-20. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, . 3 . For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— . 4 . though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:. 6 . Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. . 7 . And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus….  . I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.. 11 . I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . ..  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . 1. I can’t sustain joy without learning to be . content. . in my circumstances.. Philippians . The Christ Hymn. Covers the entire story of Jesus Christ. From leaving heaven. Becoming a man. Being obedient even to death on a cross. Returning to the Father. Being given the highest place of honor. Dr. Christopher Cone. drcone.com. calvary.edu. From Integrating Exegesis and Exposition, Chapter 25 . Presupposition: 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Weeks 1-14: New Life in Christ. Week 1. The Gospel – Romans 1:16-17, 3:23, 5:12, 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Isaiah 6:3, 53:5-6, 64:6-7, Acts 16:31, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:3.. A humble . p. erspective is one that puts the concerns of Christ above all else.. A life well lived is lived for the Lord.. A life lived for the Lord has to consider the needs of others.. A Humble Perspective . Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. ,. To . all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the . overseers and.  deacons. : . 2.  . Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Church’s Greatest Challenge. The greatest problems for the church are not from secular ideologies or Atheist philosophies, or even other religions. The real problem for the church is where it has always been. It is in the midst or God’s people, not in the circumstances surrounding them. The real problem is when God’s people try to do His work in the power of the flesh rather than the power of His Spirit.. with Greg Ogden. Sponsored by . Ambassadors . for . Christ, Inc. . About Greg Ogden. . Recently “redeployed” from Christ . Church in Oak Brook, IL. Now living in Monterey, CA. Married for . 42 .