3. Mariamne IMariamne IIMalthaceCleopatra Philip II (Tetrarch) Luke 3:1 Aristobulus Herod Agrippa I Acts 12:1-24 Herod Philip I Matthew 14:3 Archelaus Mathew 2:22 Herod (II) Antipas Mathew 14:1-11 Luke 23:7 Herod Agrippa II Acts 25:1-26 Bernice Acts 25:1-26 Drusilla Acts 24:24 Herod the Great Herodius Mathew 14:3-8 Salome Mathew 14:8

7. Marks of a Faithful Church Philippians 1:27-30

8. Three Marks of a Faithful Church Conduct worthy of the Gospel Standing fast in one spirit Courage in Suffering

9. CONDUCT WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL Philippians 1:27a – Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ “Conduct” politeuomi: to be a citizen Philippians 3:20 Ephesians 2:10

10. STAND FAST IN ONE SPIRIT Philippians 1:27b – you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, “Stand fast” stand firm, hold one’s ground Jude 3 1 Timothy 6:12

11. STAND FAST IN ONE SPIRIT Philippians 1:27b – you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, Unity – striving together 1 Corinthians 1:10 2 Corinthians 13:11 A faithful church believes that Unity is of vital importance. True unity can only be reached by agreeing on an independent truth.

12. COURAGE IN SUFFERING & CONFLICT

13. Philippians 1:28 – not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, Persecution is a sign that the persecutors are doomed to destruction. COURAGE IN SUFFERING & CONFLICT

14. Philippians 1:28 – not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, & that from God. Persecution is also a sign of a Christian’s salvation from God. COURAGE IN SUFFERING & CONFLICT

15. Philippians 1:29 – For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, Persecution is a privilege granted Acts 5:41 1 Peter 4:16 COURAGE IN SUFFERING & CONFLICT

16. Philippians 1:30 – having the same conflict which you saw in me. Enduring persecution strengthens other Christians when their time comes. COURAGE IN SUFFERING & CONFLICT A faithful church experiences difficulties and pushes through them, growing in Grace as they do so.

17. A Faithful Church Conduct worthy of the Gospel Standing fast in one spirit Courage in Suffering Righteousness Unity Perseverance

19. Joining the Church that Jesus Built Acts 2:37-47 They heard and believed (They would have confessed that belief) They repented of their sins They were baptized The continued in the Apostle’s doctrine