This morning we return to our study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. And I remind you that we have subtitled this marvelous letter that we call “the Book of Philippians” The Gospel-Driven Life. And we’ve chosen that title on the basis of the letter’s thesis verse, a verse that I hope by now is burned into everyone of your minds: Philippians chapter 1 verse 27, which says, “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.” All of the exhortations and instructions that Paul gives throughout the remainder of this letter are simply the exposition of this command.
And so the Book of Philippians is a call to live a life worthy of the Gospel, or—as we have put it—to live a Gospel-driven life. All of Paul’s concerns for the Philippians’ growth in grace are summed up by this overarching concern for them to bring the Gospel of Christ to bear on every aspect of their lives. He desires that this precious congregation—these brothers and sisters who have been so close to his heart—would live in a manner that is consistent with the implications of what Jesus Christ has accomplished on their behalf—that every facet of their lives would be shaped and driven by the Gospel by which they have been saved.
And after giving that general exhortation, Paul then begins to unpack what it will look like for the Philippians to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel. You see at that time, the Philippians were facing opposition from the outside world because of their commitment to Christ...
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Mike Riccardi serves as the Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church, which includes overseeing Fundamentals of the Faith classes, eight foreign language outreach Bible studies, and evangelism in nearby jails, rehab centers, and in the local neighborhood....
