Intro to Philippians: Paul’s Relationship to the Church in Philippi
Having finished up our sermon series through 1-3 John, Pastor Emilio Ramos started off our series through Philippians by preaching “Intro to Philippians: Paul’s Relationship to the Church in Philippi” from various Scriptures.
Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians during a time of imprisonment, probably in Rome (around 62 A.D.). Located along the famous Egnatian Way, Philippi was the site of a key military victory by Augustus Caesar, and as a result it was declared a Roman colony, ensuring it immunity from taxation and drawing many veterans to settle there. Philippi was the first city in present-day Europe where Paul established a church.
Paul’s Relationship to the Philippian Church:
- The Gospel Coming to Philippi
- By Two Sovereign Acts of God
- God’s Sovereign Call (Acts 16:9-12)
- God’s Sovereign Grace (Acts 16:13-34)
- By Two Sovereign Acts of God
- The Philippians Love for Paul (Phil. 4:15 | 2 Cor. 11: 7-9)
- Their Participation in the Gospel (Phil. 1:3-6; 12)
- Passion for Their Joy
- Joy Resulting from Regeneration (Acts 16:34)
- Mutual Joy (Phil. 2:17-18)
- Maintaining Joy (2 Cor. 1:24)
- Commandments to be Joyful (Ps. 2:11; 37:4 | Phil. 4:4)
- Cultivating True Joy (Col. 3:5-15)
The common goal between Paul and the church in Philippi was the advance of the gospel. (2 minutes clip below):
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Paul had great passion for this church in many areas, but one thing that stands head and shoulders above all is Paul’s passion for their joy. When was the last time you had joy in the Lord for saving you? (2 minutes):
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Paul had this concern for joy for all the churches. What kind of joy are we as Christians to have and why? (3 minutes):
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Pastor Emilio finished off explaining what we will be learning about as we go through Philippians together (2 minutes):
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