All Saints Attitude-2
To gain Christ The second branch of this mindset is the pursuit after Christ. This can be understood as follows:
Study in Philippians : All Saints Attitude
Phil 3:15-17 NASU Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk …
An Appeal To Join In Suffering
Suffer hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Tim 2:3 This appeal was made to Timothy to suffer hardship with me (Paul). In chapter 1vs8, Paul had said to Timothy, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for …
Two Brothers’ Selflessness
Timothy I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy’s proven worth, …
Jesus’ selflessness
Jesus exemplified selflessness by humility. That selflessness takes it source from the mind of Christ. What is the mindset of Christ? While we may not be able to use one word to define this, we can deduce this mindset from how it is described. Here are some of the characteristics of the mindset of Christ. …
Examples of Selflessness- Phil 2
To promote Unity … complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the …
Seven Examples To Follow pt 2
4. Practice rejoicing vs 18 People’s negative attitudes can be disgusting, frustrating and hindering. Unless you have died to self, you will find yourself being repulsive toward those who show these negative attitudes. But, like Paul, make a choice to rejoice whatever people do. If people do well, rejoices, if they show wrong attitudes or …
Seven Examples to Follow pt 1
Phil 1:1-30 Our attention shall now turn to the examples to follow in the first chapter of the book of Philippians. Examples shall be based on correct, positive and presentable Attitudes; practical Actions that we can see; pirit-led decisions or resolves and good and Godly Counsels. Paul prayed always for the Church in Philippi. This …
Study in Philippians: Errors to Avoid
Phil 1:15, 17 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry,…The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. The gospel is synonymous to the Church or the Christian life and truly so because it is good news about Christ. Christ is the person of the …
Truths to believe pt 4
Four Truths to believe in Chapter One #4. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake vs 29 Many believers have believed as a first step but have not gone beyond. They have tasted of the grace …