2.23.14 // Blessed Living

BLESSED LIVING

Together – Part 3

Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope

Philippians 1:21 -  For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 

Philippians 1:21 - Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I’ll have even more. (GW)

Philippians 1:21 - To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. (NCV)

Philippians 1:23 - It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is much better, [24] but you need me here in my body. (NCV)

CHRIST CENTERED LIVING

1.Progressive Living

Philippians 1:25 - And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith

2.Joyful Living

Philippians 1:25 - And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, [26] that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

3.Unified Living

Philippians 1:27 - Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,

4.Faith Living

Philippians 1:29 - God gave you the honor not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him, both of which bring glory to Christ. [30] When I was with you, you saw the struggles I had, and you hear about the struggles I am having now. You yourselves are having the same kind of struggles.