Saints and Bond-Servants In Christ Philippians 1:1, 2 Presented by Bob DeWaay August 1, 2004

Philippi – Historical Background

Philippi – The Agora (Forum)

Philippi – Paul’s Prison

The Birth of the Church in Philippi Acts 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

Bond-servants of Christ Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

Bond-servants O.T. Concept Joshua 24:29 It came about after these things that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being one hundred and ten years old.

Paul as a Bond-servant of Christ Galatians 1:10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.

Paul as a Bond-servant of the Church 2Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.

All True Christians are Bond- servants Luke 17:10 So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, “We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.”

All True Christians are Bond- servants 1Peter 2:16 Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bond-slaves of God.

Jesus Takes the Form of a Bond- slave Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.

Saints in Christ Jesus Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

Saints in the O.T. a Holy Nation Exodus 19:6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel."

Saints in the O.T. Psalm 34:9 O fear the Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.

Saints in the N.T. Romans 1:7 to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Saints in the N.T. 1Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

Saints are to Live Accordingly Ephesians 5:3 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;

Saints are “In Christ” Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

In Christ as our Legal Position Romans 8:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

In Christ as our Relationship to God Romans 6:11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

In Christ as our Relationship to Christ Ephesians 2:6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

Being In Christ and our Ultimate Purpose Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Being In Christ and our Ultimate Purpose Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.

Being In Christ has Moral Implications 1Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Being In Christ Shows Christ to be the Source of our Faith 1Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.

Therefore Being “in Christ” Denotes the Entirety of the Implications and Benefits of our Relationship to Christ Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

Overseers and Deacons Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

Overseers and Deacons Acts 20:28 Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Paul’s Christian Greeting Philippians 1:2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.