The New Testament epistle Philippians includes
many favorite verses such as “For to me to
live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 and “I can do
all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 2:13 (KJV). For the Apostle Paul the bottom line of his
epistle is summed up in verse 1:27 where he begins, “Just one thing…” (Greek, “monon”-- “merely” or “only”). Ever other
insight and instruction given in Philippians is designed to reinforce the
bottom line that Christians are to “live
(their lives) in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
The
phrase “Live your life” comes from the Greek word politeuomai meaning “to behave as a citizen” (see
mystudybible.com). What additional insights do the following Scriptures provide
about our citizenship in heaven?
Ephesians
2:18--
Philippians
3:20--
Hebrews
11:13-16--
1Peter
1:3-4--
What
insights do you gain about the Christian’s witness from the following
Scriptures?
John
4:29; Acts 22:3--
Acts
8:30-35; 17:1-3, 10-12--
Colossians
4:6--
Matthew
5:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2--
Application
How much does the gospel matter to you? How is the
Holy Spirit leading you to work “side by side” with fellow Christians so that
others hear the gospel?
Memorize
This
Philippians
1:6-I am sure of this, that He who started a good work
in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians
1:27a- Just one thing: Live your live in a manner worthy of
the gospel of Christ.
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