Thursday, April 27, 2006

PREACH IT


Three ways of teaching Philippians 2:12-18


How to grow as a Christian

The vital activity: work out our salvation (12-13)

The essential style: shining like stars (14-16)

The indispensable attitude: rejoicing together (17-18)




Not only but also...

Fear and trembling

Willing and acting

No complaining and no arguing

Blameless and pure

Running and labouring

Gladness and rejoicing


Paul and his friends

The challenge of Paul’s absence (12-13)

The source of Paul’s pride (14-16)

The sharing of Paul‘s joy (17-18)