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Philippians

Citizens of Heaven

11/1/2018

 
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​Remember back to a couple of weeks ago when we talked about “Citizen Behavior?”  We discovered that for the Philippians, citizenship was a prized possession and something they were gifted with.  However, they were not only citizens of the prestigious Roman Empire, but were also citizens of heaven. 
 
As Paul writes:
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him
even to subject all things to himself.  Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for,
​my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.”

~Philippians 3:20-4:1

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Imitation:  The Christian's Survival Method

10/29/2018

 
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​Have you heard this saying? “Imitation is the highest form of flattery.”  While it may be true in most cases, imitation in the Christian life is not mere flattery.  It’s necessary for survival. 
 
God never intended us to live alone.  We were created for community and fellowship with other people.  Therefore, our spiritual walk also needs the fellowship and community of other believers.  We can’t do it alone.  

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The Mindset of the Mature Christian

10/25/2018

 
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​Maturity.  Today this trait is grossly lacking in our society; however, it used to be an esteemed and desired attribute.  Maturity was something all young people used to strive to attain and was a characteristic expected by adulthood. 
 
No one enjoys being around immature people and very few would entrust important or critical tasks or jobs to immature individuals.  In contrast, most people entrusted with much must be mature in character and conduct.
 
In the same way, God calls us to be mature in our spiritual lives and spiritual thinking.  We were never intended to stay infants in the faith forever, but are called to grow and mature into strong men and women in Christ.  In Philippians, Paul shares with us the mindset of the mature Christian as he shares his testimony and mission.

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Christ's Surpassing Worth

10/22/2018

 
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​Philippians 3 is probably my favorite chapter in this wonderful book!  It’s packed with many great nuggets for thought, reflection, and meditation.  In this passage, Paul reveals so much of his heart and his relationship with the Lord that we don’t find elsewhere.  It encourages us in our walk with the Lord and convicts us in areas in which we can improve and become more like Paul. 
 
In fact, towards the end of this chapter, Paul encourages the Philippians—and now us—to imitate him as he follows Christ.  We’ll dive more into what that means in a later post.  However, as we jump into today’s study passage, keep that in mind, for Paul was a strong pillar in the faith and has many lessons to teach us.

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No Confidence in the Flesh

10/18/2018

 
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​Do you feel pretty good about your skill set?  When you think about the life, job, task, or mission in front of you, do you feel confident that you’re equipped and ready to successfully complete what you need to do?

There’s no problem in feeling confident or qualified for a job or position at work.  We just need to be careful that we don’t transfer that feeling of self-assurance into our spiritual lives.  The world pushes self-reliance, self-image, and self-possession so much that we often feel we must be fully confident and sure in our own abilities.  However, when it comes to our spiritual lives, God calls us to put no confidence in the flesh or in ourselves.  As Paul shares with the Philippians:

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Epaphroditus:  Brother, Worker, Soldier

10/15/2018

 
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​Ever heard the name Epaphroditus?  Probably not.  It’s not used much anymore; however, back in first century Philippi, Epaphroditus was a hero.  We don’t know much about this little known hero; however, we do know that Paul gave him one of the highest commendations in his letter to the Philippians.  Let’s see what the Apostle had to say about this warrior in the faith.

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