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1 Joy despite …… Philippians 1:12-26
Difficulty (12-14) Detractors (15-18) Death (19-21) De Flesh (22-26) As long as Christ’s- Cause progressed Name proclaimed Glorified Church benefits

2 Joy despite …. Part 1 Difficulty (12-14) “Progress of the Gospel”
Circumstances added to - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Paul lived passionately - Acts 20:24 Resistance is inherent to - 1 Thess. 2:18 ; 1 John 2:15,16 ; Acts 24:27 ; 1 Cor. 16:9 ; 1 Thess. 2:2 ; 2 Tim. 2:8-10 Most willing to pay because trials further -

3 Joy despite …. Part 1 Difficulty (continued) Bonds of Paul
Chains were divinely planned Chains were distinctly productive Palace guard (10,000) Many others Tacitus tells of many converts

4 Joy despite …. Part 1 Difficulty (continued) Boldness of the Brothers
Increase in # of converts Increase in # of witnesses Increase in their boldness (courage) Decrease in fear

5 Joy despite …. Part 1 Detractors (15-18) Contrast
Discernment of the difference Some from envy and strife Some from good will Discussion of the difference Contention, insincerity, affliction Love & support for defense of Gospel

6 Joy despite …. Part 1 Detractors (continued)
Discussion of the difference Contention, insincerity, affliction Selfish ambition / pretense Love and support for defense of the Gospel Pure motives / truth

7 Joy despite …. Part 1 Detractors (continued) Summary :
As long as Christ is preached I will rejoice! I will say it again, I will rejoice!

8 Joy despite …. Part 1 Application 1
In your difficulties are you seeing the big picture … from God’s point of view?

9 Joy despite …. Part 1 Application 2
Are your difficulties in life being used to further the Gospel?


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