PPT-Part 1: Like Us Philippians 2:5–8

5 Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus 6  who though he was in the form of God  did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped   7  but  emptied himself. 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 Joyful Living: Part 7. Philippians 2:12-18 (NIV) . 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, . Philippians 1:1-2: . “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” . Philippians 2.16-30. Give yourself away. Philippians 2.16-30. Join . in imitating me, and keep your eyes . on . those who walk according to the example . you . have in us. . . -Phil . 3.17. What . you have learned and received and . A. Can so many “churches” that are organized differently, teach and worship differently . really be . pleasing in the sight of God. ?. A logical approach. B. Can . so much confusion be pleasing in the sight of God? . Let Your Conduct be Worthy of Christ. 1:3-4:20 – The Message of the Letter. 1:12-4:9 – Have conduct worthy of Christ. 1:12-26 – The blessings of prison and life. 1:27-4:9 – Have conduct worthy of Christ. A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon. Themes of Philippians. Major Theme: Joy in the Lord.. “Joy” found five times. “Rejoice” found eleven.. SUFFERING. . The. Preciousness OF . Suffering. SUFFERING. . The. . Preciousness OF . Suffering. . The. . Propagation ABOUT . Suffering. . Philippians 4:4 . Rejoice in the Lord . alway. : . and. PHILIPPIANS 2. Love in Action. God is love . 1 John 4:8. If we don’t love, then we don’t know God . Since God loved us, the right response is to . love others . (not just God) . v.11. God . showed . 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 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. Studies in Philippians(18) Rejoice, but Beware Philippians 3:1-2 Previously Paul is challenging these brethren to shine as lights in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation His hope was that they stand fast so that in the day of Christ (judgment), he will rejoice, knowing he has not labored in vain