1. What would bring Paul the maximum amount of joy?
2. Paul's success would be determined “In the Day of Christ”
3. Being poured out as a drink offering
II. The Philippian Believers 17-18
Paul is showing here, by implication, the universal priesthood of the believer – which has taken the place of the OT priesthood.
The church in 1 Peter 2:5 – “a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices”.
Rom. 12:1 -- Present your bodies a living sacrifice... which is your reasonable service.
III. Timothy 19-24
1. Paul's purpose in mentioning Timothy v. 19, 23-24
2. I trust in the Lord – I hope v. 19a, 23
3. That I also may be encouraged v. 19b
4. Paul's character reference for Timothy 20-23 a) v. 20 -- His heart (see 1:15-17) b) v. 21 – His goal (see 2:4) c) v. 22 – His proven character (see 1:1)
IV. Epaphroditus 2:25-30
1. His identity v. 25 My brother -- my fellow-worker -- my fellow-soldier. Anslem says – common sympathy – common work – common danger
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...