The fragile peace that was secured after the death of Absalom was quickly shattered by Sheba's rebellion. David's reign was threatened again by internal strife. Be with us tonight as we continue our study in the life of King David. II Samuel 20

Having given us an extensive explanation of the Gospel in chapters 1-5, Paul pre-emptively answers two questions concerning the believer's life in Christ. First, "Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound" (6:1)? Second, "Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace" (6:15)? The answer to both questions is a resounding, "NO!" In verses 2-14, Paul finds it unfathomable that one who has been delivered from the slave market of sin would want to return. A believer's life in Christ is superior to anything the world has to offer. The answer to the second question is much darker. Sin still has its consequences, and its end is still death.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ has high expectations for those who receive it. Paul has exhorted his readers to let their conduct be worthy of the name by which they are called (1:17-26). A hostile world would be watching for identifiable characteristics of those who believe in Him. Paul now presses his appeal for unity and humility as the Philippians were to be a Christ-like testimony to those around them.

The battle has been won, but the nation is still divided. King David was tasked with reuniting his people and reestablishing order. Be with us tonight as we continue our study in the life of this great, but flawed man.

Does salvation give a Christian a license to sin? If God's grace abounds when we sin, then why should we not continue to sin so His grace can continue to abound. The repetition of the word "know" (vs. 3,6,11) indicates Paul wanted Christians to understand that doctrine and duty go hand in hand. A child of God is to act like a child of God. In Romans 5:12, Paul made a transition from "sins" as action to "sin" as a principle. Sin, in all its forms, should not reign over a child of God.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ has high expectations for those who receive it. Paul has exhorted his readers to let their conduct be worthy of the name by which they are called (1:17-26). A hostile world would be watching for identifiable characteristics of those who believe in Him. Paul now presses his appeal for unity and humility as the Philippians were to be a Christ-like testimony to those around them.

Leadership requires leaders to lead, even in the midst of personal loss. David's deep sorrow in the death of his son was causing great confusion after great victory. Be with us tonight as we continue our study in the life of King David.

The Effects of the fruit of righteousness On People 1. On the whole palace guard (1:12; 4;22) 2. On fellow saints (1:14) 3. On fellow preachers (1:15-18) In People 1. Confidence in adversity (1:14) 2. Confidence in the Holy Spirit (1:19,20) 3. Confidence in mission (1:21-24) 4. Confidence in the future (1:25,26) 5. Confidence in conduct (1:27-30)

Paul's letter to the Philippian Christians was intensely personal. It had been some ten years since Paul had started this first church on European soil. Paul, in his Roman captivity, had learned of the persecution in which the church was suffering. He used his present situation to encourage his fellow believers to live victoriously in their plight. In order to grasp Paul's passion for the ministry, let us dig deeply into his thoughts using methods of Bible study: Exegesis: the act of drawing out the meaning of a specific text to determine what the author originally intended to communicate Hermeneutics: concerns interpretation; establishing principles or rules for understanding and interpreting texts Homiletics: the art and science of preaching, specifically the study of composing and delivering sermons