“Philippians: The Best Life”
Message given by Rex Beck on January 5th, 2025
The Best Life
Paul was purely and absolutely focused on Christ
Philippians 1:19–20 (DARBY)
for I know that this shall turn out for me to salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ; 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:21 (DARBY)
For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain;
Philippians 3:8 (DARBY)
But surely I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them to be filth, that I may gain Christ;
Paul desired the church to walk worthily of the gospel of Christ
Philippians 1:27 (NASB95)
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 2:2 (NASB95)
make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Paul was in a joyful close relationship with the Philippians
Philippians 1:6–8 (DARBY)
having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ’s day: 7 as it is righteous for me to think this as to you all, because ye have me in your hearts, and that both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the glad tidings ye are all participators in my grace. 8 For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Christ Jesus.
Paul and the Philippians together became a fragrant offering to the Lord
Philippians 2:17–18 (NASB95)
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18 You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.