Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB)
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me. 8 For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Theme: Four Principles of mature Christian fellowship in which all Christians should strive to grow together
- Mature Christian fellowship is grounded in prayer to God for each other – vv. 3-4, 9-11
- Mature Christian fellowship is blessed by partnering in gospel ministry together – vv. 5, 7
- Mature Christian fellowship is helped by trusting God’s perfecting work in each other – v. 6
- Mature Christian fellowship is marked by profound affection for each other – vv. 7, 8
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