Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Who was Paul’s prize?

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Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Who was Paul’s prize?

Two Complementary Lifestyles Believers proclaim the gospel to the world through Two Complementary Lifestyles Philippians 4:1-7

Inward Christian Unity A Lifestyle of Inward Christian Unity Philippians 4:1-3

Avengers?

Testudo (Tortoise) Formation

Orbis (Circle) Formation

Repellere Equites (Anti-Calvary) Formation

A Lifestyle of Inward Christian Unity 1.Reconcile broken relationships with one another (verse 2) Euodia and Syntyche Not doctrinal error or moral failure, but personal problems 2.Intercede to help mend broken relationships between others (verse 3) Paul didn’t command Euodia and Syntyche to get along! Done with humility and gentleness Pray for them? Listen to both side? Neutral Arbiter?

Outward Christian Joy A Lifestyle of Outward Christian Joy Philippians 4:4-7

A Lifestyle of Outward Christian Joy Paul in PrisonUs Pulled Over???

What makes the Good News so “good?” Jesus’s died for our sins? The Holy Spirit dwells in us? The Father recognizes us as sons and daughters? JESUS IS COMING BACK FOR US!

A Lifestyle of Outward Christian Joy 1.Rejoice in the future return of Jesus (verses 4-5) Joy originates internally… But overflows externally: “Gentleness be evident to all” 2.Rejoice in the present provision of God (verses 6-7) “Peace of God” – God’s Holy Spirit working in us He is the ultimate evangelism partner Joy of the Holy Spirit validates our testimony of the gospel

Two Complementary Lifestyles Believers proclaim the gospel to the world through Two Complementary Lifestyles 1.Inward Christian Unity 2.Outward Christian Joy

Acts 2:44-47 All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.