1. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Character of Saints The Worship of Saints The Fellowship of Saints The Joy of Saints The Resource of Saints

2. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Character of Saints  “saints” – set apart ones (separated), sanctified ones, or best … holy ones  Sometimes refers to elect angels  God’s holiness is His utter & complete separation from sin  Therefore a saint is someone who has been separated from sin to God for holy purposes

3. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Character of Saints  “in Christ Jesus” - Galatians 2:20  Jesus sets us apart to God and makes us holy Hebrews 10:10 Hebrews 10:10 2 Corinthians 5:17,21 2 Corinthians 5:17,21 Romans 6:3,4 Romans 6:3,4

4. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Worship of Saints  Saints are people who worship  Doxology – word of glory (praise)  Doxology - fitting response to doctrine Romans 11:33-36 Romans 11:33-36 Romans 16:25-27 Romans 16:25-27 Ephesians 3:20,21 Ephesians 3:20,21

5. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Worship of Saints  Doxology – gratitude for all God has done 1 Timothy 1:17 1 Timothy 1:17 Jude 24,25 Jude 24,25 Hosea 6:6 Hosea 6:6  The object of doxology Our God – John 5:44, 17:3 Our God – John 5:44, 17:3 Our Father – Colossians 1:2 Our Father – Colossians 1:2

6. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Fellowship of Saints  Bond that was strong – greet 3x  Bond between individuals – every/all  Bond of equal affection  Bond of love without strata

7. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Joy of Saints  Greatest joy of saints is to see the lost come to faith in Jesus Christ (Caesar’s) Some converted thru Paul’s ministry Some converted thru Paul’s ministry Some were already believers Some were already believers

8. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 The Resource of Saints The resource most needed is Grace Grace of salvation is from the Lord Jesus Christ Grace of salvation is from the Lord Jesus Christ Grace of sanctification is through the Lord Jesus Christ Grace of sanctification is through the Lord Jesus Christ

9. Sinners who are Saints Philippians 4:20-23 Application Application ► If our beliefs determine our behavior then …. then …. ► Why as sinners who are saints do we more often behave like sinners than saints? do we more often behave like sinners than saints?