CHRIST IS KING;
THE CHURCH HIS BRIDE
“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
Drink Offerings
Our Works Are Wine
What does Paul mean when he compares himself and the Philippians to drink offerings? What does the Old Testament have to say about drink offerings, and how does it apply in the New Covenant?
In Philippians 2:17-18, Paul teaches us that the Christian can be glad and rejoice even in the most toilsome work because their service is a joyful drink offering poured out to the Lord Jesus Christ, and we share all share in drinking that wine with God at his table.
Humility
In order to live like Christ, you must think like Christ.
In Philippians 2:1-11 Paul gives us a command to live in unity and humility and then shows us the example of Christ’s humility and exaltation in order to encourage us to live humble lives in the expectation of sharing in eternal glory.
Christ is Preached
God uses all circumstances, whether good or bad, pure or selfish, to further the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Philippians 1:12-18 Paul Teaches Us Three Ways in Which the Gospel Advances Despite Adverse Circumstances so that You Can Be Confident and Encouraged That God Will Always Accomplish His Purpose.
Partakers of Grace
In Philippians 1:7-8, Paul teaches us that the fellowship of the gospel of Jesus Christ makes ordinary people into saints who share in the grace of God in all circumstances, having their hearts and minds transformed by that grace so that they are able to love the Church and pray for her in the same way as Jesus Christ.