1. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ by….
Standing
Sharing
Striving
Suffering

2. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Introduction
Only - emphasis – Phil. 2:15,16
Conduct – being a good citizen
Manner worthy – consistent with God’s revealed Word

3. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Stand
Standing firm – refers to a soldier holding his position at all costs
Positive – for God (truth)
Negative – against Satan (falsehood)
Phil.4:1 ; Rom. 14:4 ; Gal. 5:1 ; Eph. 6:11

4. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Sharing
In one spirit, with one mind
Speaks of unity in the church
Personal attitudes and perspectives
John 17:21,22 ; 1 Cor. 10:16,17
Unity, harmony, & interdependence

5. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Striving
Striving together – compete with – sacrificing your welfare for another.
A team with an objective – ……………truth of the Gospel
A team against sin
Sign – proving or giving evidence

6. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Suffering
Has been granted – to give graciously
For Christ sake – two things given
Faith – gift, Eph.2:4-8
Suffering- privilege, 2 Tim. 3:12
Phil.3:7-9

7. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30
Application
Is your conduct becoming Christ?
In your stand….
In your sharing….
In your striving….
In your suffering?