Philippians 1:18–26 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”

Jon Beck

My teaching notes for Wednesday night, Sept. 8th. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the teaching. They are provided to help you follow the sermon as you listen each week. The church provides a live stream of the service each Wednesday at 6:30 on Facebook at Tabernacle Facebook Page We also provide the services through YouTube later on Wednesday evening at TAB YouTube

Philippians 1:18–26

Yes, and I will rejoice, [19] for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, [20] as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. [23] I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. [24] But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. [25] Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, [26] so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. (ESV)

INTRO

  • In prison and yet rejoicing
    • Because the Gospel is advancing (last week)
  • We share the Gospel with our words
  • We share the Gospel with our actions.
    • Attitude, Character, Our Response to circumstances

Living out the Gospel

Serve King Jesus – Christ first me last

  • This happened to me…for the furtherance of the Gospel – v. 12
  • In nothing I shall be ashamed – v. 20a
  • Christ magnified in my body – v. 20b
  • To live is Christ – v. 21

Bear fruit with your life – Serving and ministry to others

  • Fruit for my labor – v. 22
  • To remain is more needful for others – v. 24
  • My life will bring progress and joy to others – vv. 25-26

Keep going – Continue. Pace, perseverance, and progress

  • A life of joy – v. 18
  • A life of expectation and hope – v. 20
  • A life of faith – v. 25

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