1. Living to Advance the Gospel
Philippians 1:9 - 26

2. 1. ______ God to use every _____________ of life.
Trust
circumstance

3. “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has
really served to advance the gospel.”
(Philippians 1:12/NIV)

4. “Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.”
(Philippians 1:18 & 19/NIV)

5. 2. _______ on ____________ Christ.
Focus
proclaiming

6. “Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.” (Philippians 1:14/NIV)

7. “The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.”
(Philippians 1:18/NIV)

8. Demonstrate the ________ necessary to ______ Christ.
courage
exalt

9. “I eagerly expect and hope
that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that
now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,
whether by life or death.

10. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:20 & 21/NIV)

11. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may
have peace. In the world
you have tribulation, but
take courage; I have
overcome the world.” (John 16:33/NAS)

12. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and
self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.

13. suffering for the gospel,
Rather, join with me in
suffering for the gospel,
by the power of God.”
(2 Timothy 1:7 & 8/NIV)

14. 4. ___________ each other so that we can make _________ and have ____ in the faith.
Encourage
progress
joy

15. “Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I
will continue with all of
you for your progress
and joy in the faith,

16. so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.” (Philippians 1:25 & 26/NIV)

17. “And so we came to Rome. The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the
Forum of Appius
and the Three Taverns
to meet us.

18. At the sight of these men,
Paul thanked God and was encouraged. When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to
live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.”
(Acts 28:15 & 16/NIV)

19. Living to Advance the Gospel
Philippians 1:9 - 26