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Philippians 1:7-2:8

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Philippians 1, continued
Philippians 1:1-11 – “I have you in my heart”
  • Philippians 1:10 – The “day of Christ” is probably referring to the judgment. See Philippians 1:6; 2:16.
    • Philippians 1:12-20 – “Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice”
    • Philippians 1:12-13 – Paul’s imprisonment gave him the opportunity to speak to the guards. It also emboldened other people to keep preaching the gospel. Paul’s positive attitude set the tone for others.
    • Philippians 1:19 – The “Spirit of Jesus Christ” is probably the Holy Spirit.
      • Philippians 1:21-30 – “to live is Christ and to die is gain”
      • Paul is not dreaming about the luxuries of life.
      • Two different philosophies:
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        Philippians 1:21
        • Philippians 1:24 – If I continue to live …
          • Will sinners stand a better chance of knowing Jesus?
          • Will brethren be better off?
          • Will my spouse benefit from my companionship?
          • Will my kids be strengthened in the faith?
          • Philippians 1:27 – See Ephesians 4:1
          • Philippians 1:29-30 – See II Timothy 3:12.
            • Philippians 2
            Philippians 2:1-8 – Be united, and be humble like Christ.
            • Philippians 2:7 – This passage has been used for centuries to argue that Jesus did not use attributes of deity.
              • But that cannot mean He emptied Himself of the attributes of Deity.
                • Jesus was justified in accepting worship (Matthew 14:33; John 9:38)
                • Jesus forgave sins (Mark 2:3-12; Luke 7:48)
                • Jesus performed miracles by His own power (Luke 2:11; John 5:21)
                • Just as Jesus humbled Himself, if we are to be His disciples, we should humble ourselves.
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