Notas del episodio
Chip begins this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2, by telling us Christ's command for us to love one another means we are to live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity. The question is - how? Join Chip as he embarks on the journey to answer that question.
Introduction: “What’s going on?”
- One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
- A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
- Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Philippians 2:1-2
Structure of passage:
The context
- Conflict without - Philippians 1:29-30
- Conflict within -Philippians 4:2
The command
- Live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity -Philippians 2:1-2
The structure
- If you have any encouragement in Christ,
- If any comfort from His love.
- If any fellowship with the Spirit,
- If any tenderness and compassion… - Philippians 2:1
Then make my joy complete by…
- Being of the same mind
- Maintaining the same love
- United in spirit
- Intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:2
The Platinum Rule:
- “Do unto others as God has already done unto you.”
How to become a more loving person:
- Choose to declare war on SELFISHNESS -Philippians 2:3
- Attack the root of the problem… PRIDE -Philippians 2:3
- Choose to PRACTICE HUMILITY daily by putting others’ needs and interests ahead of your own -Philippians 2:4
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