Four Reasons Why We Should Be Generous: We should be generous to bear the burdens of gospel partners (vv. 14-16) We should be generous as an act of worship and the outworking of the gospel in our lives (vv. 17-18) We should be generous because of the God who supplies (vv. 19-20) We should be generous because it can bear gospel fruit (vv. 21-23)...
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Key Idea: When we live for God and the gospel, we can give up worldly comfort and be content in any circumstance because we have everything we need in Christ. When we live for God and the gospel, we can give up worldly comfort. When we live for God and the gospel, we can be content in any circumstance. When we live for God and the gospel, we have everything we need in Christ....
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The Peace of God in Our Relationships (vv. 2-3) We shouldn’t be surprised by the presence of conflict with one another. Move towards others humbly and helpfully. Aim for gospel affection. The Peace of God in Our Circumstances (vv. 4-7) How we relate to others How we relate to God The God of Peace in Our Thinking (vv. 8-9) “think about these things” (v. 8) “practice these things” (v. 9)...
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The Exhortation: Unity through Humility (vv. 1-4) The Example: Exaltation through Humiliation (vv. 5-11)...
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When to live, Christ… Your future is secure (vv. 18-20) Death is to be with Him (vv. 21-24) Life is to be spent for others (vv. 25-26)...
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Surprising Sovereignty in Every Circumstance (vv. 12-14) Surprising Joy Despite Affliction (vv. 15-18)...
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