Main Idea
Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of how to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ that Paul has explained in 1:27-2:18.

o Timothy (vv. 19-24)
His commitment

His heart

His sacrifice

o Epaphroditus (vv. 25-30)
His commitment

His heart

His sacrifice

Main Idea
Living out our salvation with fear and trembling is characterized by pursuing holiness in our
conduct as we find joy in presenting our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God.

o Conduct of the children of God

o Joy of the children of God

Main Idea
Our sanctification involves diligent effort on our part while trusting in God’s sovereign power as He works in us.

Our work in sanctification

God’s work in sanctification

Main Idea
Our growth in holiness is strengthened by having the right perspective and by
depending on the right source of power.

● Our perspective in sanctification: God’s glory
● Our power in sanctification: God’s grace

Main Idea
God saved us so that we would be holy.

Three Questions about Sanctification
● What is sanctification?

● What does sanctification look like?

● What are some hindrances to sanctification?

Three Distinctives of the Example of Christ

The mind of Christ

The humility of Christ

The exaltation of Christ

Israel’s Treachery (5:1-7)

Israel’s Mauling (5:8-15)

Israel’s Healing (6:1-3)

Implications and Applications:

Main Idea
Gospel-centered living in the church is characterized by unity.

Four Features of Unity in the Church
Foundation of unity (v. 1)
Command of unity (v. 2)
Attitude of unity (v. 2)
Demonstration of unity (vv. 3-4)