Episode notes
I Will Rejoice Philippians 1 18 to 21 • Marty Beamer • Bethel Baptist Sunday Worship • Nov 14 2021
A joy-full word for a weary church. From prison, Paul says not only “I rejoice,” but “I will rejoice,” because “this will turn out for my deliverance.” Pastor Marty unpacks why Christians can be genuinely happy—even under pressure—and how God brings about our deliverance through the prayers of the church and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. In a season of transition for Bethel, the call is clear: keep advancing the gospel, and do it rejoicing.
Key takeaways
- Real joy is real happiness in Christ. Paul isn’t stoic; he’s glad that Christ is preached—and he expects to keep rejoicing.
- “This will turn out for my deliverance.” Paul echoes Job 13, showing deliverance in every se ...