1. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ by…. StandingSharingStrivingSuffering

2. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction Only - emphasis – Phil. 2:15,16 Conduct – being a good citizen Manner worthy – consistent with God’s revealed Word

3. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Stand Standing firm – refers to a soldier holding his position at all costs  Positive – for God (truth)  Negative – against Satan (falsehood)  Phil.4:1 ; Rom. 14:4 ; Gal. 5:1 ; Eph. 6:11

4. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Sharing Sharing In one spirit, with one mind  Speaks of unity in the church  Personal attitudes and perspectives John 17:21,22 ; 1 Cor. 10:16,17  Unity, harmony, & interdependence

5. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Striving Striving Striving together – compete with – sacrificing your welfare for another.  A team with an objective – ……………truth of the Gospel  A team against sin  Sign – proving or giving evidence

6. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Suffering Suffering Has been granted – to give graciously For Christ sake – two things given  Faith – gift, Eph.2:4-8  Suffering- privilege, 2 Tim. 3:12  Phil.3:7-9

7. The Church Becoming Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Application Application Is your conduct becoming Christ? In your stand…. In your stand…. In your sharing…. In your sharing…. In your striving…. In your striving…. In your suffering? In your suffering?