Chip begins this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2, by telling us Christ's command for us to love one another means we are to live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity. The question is - how? Join Chip as he embarks on the journey to answer that question.
Introduction: “What’s going on?”
One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Philippians 2:1-2
Structure of passage:
The context
Conflict without - Philippians 1:29-30
Conflict within -Philippians 4:2
The command
Live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity -Philippians 2:1-2
The structure
If you have any encouragement in Christ,
If any comfort from His love.
If any fellowship with the Spirit,
If any tenderness and compassion… - Philippians 2:1
Then make my joy complete by…
Being of the same mind
Maintaining the same love
United in spirit
Intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:2
The Platinum Rule:
“Do unto others as God has already done unto you.”
How to become a more loving person:
Choose to declare war on SELFISHNESS -Philippians 2:3
Attack the root of the problem… PRIDE -Philippians 2:3
Choose to PRACTICE HUMILITY daily by putting others’ needs and interests ahead of your own -Philippians 2:4
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