To Live is Christ

Philippians is another treasure trove of gospel truth. In reading through chapter 1, I tripped over several gems laying right there for our blessing.

• Gospel ministry is a partnership
• God completes what He starts
• There is a deep and abiding affection within the body of Christ
• Our prayers ultimately need to be for others to know Christ more in order to love Christ more in order to grow more in righteousness and faith
• God can use anything in our lives, even bad, Satan-wrought things, to further the gospel
• Preaching truth, even with false motives, is better than not preaching at all (Note: this is different than not preaching truth, even with true motives, see Galatians)
• Our lives can glorify God both in our living and in our dying, if both are done in Christ.
• Being with Christ is better by far!
• Remaining here is for furthering the gospel.
• We must be striving to live in a manner worthy of the gospel
• Gospel-centered unity is a witness and indictment to the world
• God grants salvation
• God grants suffering

As I said with Acts 20, but never followed up on (yet), I will say here: Each of these items deserve a sermon (or at least a blog post).  By God's grace and some Holy Spirit driven organization, I may follow through on these themes on Tuesdays this spring.  Please pray with me in this regard.

To God Alone be the Glory