Philippians 1:27-2:5 (NASB)
Chapter 1
27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 in no way alarmed by your opponents – which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Chapter 2
1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
Citizens of Heaven Living Worthily of the Gospel on Earth – Series
The Importance of Unity and Humility in the Church, Part 1 – Philippians 2:1‑2
Theme: As Gospel-worthy citizens, the Church must strive to cultivate spiritual unity through the humility found in Christ
I. The Motivations to Desire Unity – v. 2:1
- Encouragement in Christ
- Comfort of Love,
- Fellowship in the Spirit
- Affection and Compassion
II. The Marks of Real Unity – v. 2:2
- Being of the Same Mind
- Maintaining the Same Love
- United in Spirit
- Intent on One Purpose
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