Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

1. Grace for Obedience (vv. 12-13)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

1. Grace for Obedience (vv. 12-13)

• Commendation – pastoral encouragement (v. 12a)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

1. Grace for Obedience (vv. 12-13)

• Commendation – pastoral encouragement (v. 12a)

• We are commanded to work – the imperative (v. 12b)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

1. Grace for Obedience (vv. 12-13)

• Commendation – pastoral encouragement (v. 12a)

• We are commanded to work – the imperative (v. 12b)

• God is working in us – the grace (v. 13)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

2. Live as Lights in the World (vv. 14-16)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

2. Live as Lights in the World (vv. 14-16)

• Avoid grumbling and arguing (v. 14)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

2. Live as Lights in the World (vv. 14-16)

• Avoid grumbling and arguing (v. 14)

• Live as shining lights (v. 15)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

2. Live as Lights in the World (vv. 14-16)

• Avoid grumbling and arguing (v. 14)

• Live as shining lights (v. 15)

• Hold fast the Word of life (v. 16)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

3. Joyful Gospel Sacrifice (vv. 17-18)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

3. Joyful Gospel Sacrifice (vv. 17-18)

• Paul’s joyful sacrifice (v. 17)

Shining as Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

3. Joyful Gospel Sacrifice (vv. 17-18)

• Paul’s joyful sacrifice (v. 17)

• The command to rejoice (v. 18)