The apostle Paul challenges the saints in Philippi to live out their citizenship in heaven as citizens of Philippi in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. He emphasizes standing firm in the one Holy Spirit and striving together for the gospel with the one mind of Christ. As Jesus prayed in John 17, the unity of the church proclaims to a lost world that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior. (Philippians 1.27-30) November 24, 2024.