1. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing firm:
In Christ’s death
In Christ’s resurrection
His revealed will
His rule of conduct
His residing in us

2. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
The Four Great Battles
Satan against God - Satan loses!
Satan against man (Adam) without the God-man (Jesus) – Satan wins?
Satan against the God-man – Satan defeated!
Satan against a man (Peter) who was joined to the God-man (Jesus) – Satan defeated again!

3. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing firm - in Christ’s death
Philippians 3:9
Christ’s death accomplished two things:
Negatively – our sins removed & punished
Positively – God offers us Christ’s righteousness for our unrighteousness

4. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing firm – in Christ’s resurrection
Philippians 3:10,11
Jesus lives to know and be known
Resurrection power is the basis for all our victories

5. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing Firm – in His revealed will
Philippians 3:15
God has a marked path for us in life
He promises to warn us when we deviate from it

6. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing firm – in His rule of conduct
Philippians 3:15-19
Set forth in the Scripture
Biblical principles for Godly living
Food by which our spiritual nature grows
Ammunition by which we fight Satan

7. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Standing firm – in His residing in us
Philippians 3:12
We are not only given Scripture
We are not only given Jesus’ example
We are indwelt by the God of the universe – Holy Spirit

8. Therefore …. Stand Philippians 4:1
Application
Are you standing on the ground that He has already won and given to us? Or
Are you struggling against flesh and blood in your own strength?