King Jesus has come; therefore we should rejoice in our release from sin’s captivity and anticipate his return.

Jesus discloses his glory as the life-giving Son of God by the sign of resurrection; therefore give him the glory, and trust him amid all of life’s trials.

Cheerful, generous, and sacrificial giving for the cause of the gospel is for our eternal good.

As a means to summarize the thrust of the book, Paul exhorts the Philippians to stand firm by pursuing unity, by joyfully trusting in God’s care, and by dwelling on and practicing what is excellent and praiseworthy.

Stand firm in the faith by pressing on to final salvation and by following Paul’s example.

Don’t be a fool - It is not by works of the Law, but only by faith in Christ that you are free from the curse and receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoicing in Christ means rejecting works-based righteousness and embracing Christ all the way to glory.

Those who live sacrificially for the cause of the gospel are a source of tremendous encouragement to the church of Jesus Christ.

In view of the eternal reward, we should work out our salvation by living obedient and joyful lives of sacrifice in the midst of a twisted generation.

Humility, patterned after Christ, produces unity, which enables the church to stand firm despite opposition.