2.16.14 // Helping Friends Through Hardships

Philippians 1 

Are You Listening To The Father of Love 

Or To The Father Of Lies?

FOUR QUESTIONS IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP

What Is Your Higher Purpose?

Philippians 1:12 - But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,  

How Are You Helping Others?

Philippians 1:13 -  … so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;  14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

People Who Are Far From God Are Watching You

People Who Are Close To God Are Watching You

What Is The Testimony From Your Test?

Philippians 1:15 - Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:  16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

Philippians 1:17 - … but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 

Philippians 1:18 - What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

How Are Things Working Together For Good?

Philippians 1:19 - For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,  

Philippians 1:20 - according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.