To live is Christ, and to die is gain. These profound words, said almost 2,000 years ago, speak to the heart of a disciple of Jesus and invite us to find our lives caught up in the life of Christ.

Even in a problematic imprisonment, Paul encourages the church to proclaim the gospel with pure motives. We dissect our false motives and bring the goodwill Jesus desires for us to light.

As we gather with our friends at Lifeway Church to kick off their Community Impact Celebration week, we are reminded of the vision for gospel saturation.

Paul introduces his letter witha prayer for his brothers and sisters in Philippi and reminds them of the joy that comes from experiencing the partnership (koinonia) of the gospel.

Paul encourages the church in Philippi to orient their whole lives to advancing the gospel by living as citizens of God's kingdom rather than the empire. This week, we introduce the book of Philippians.