Citizens of Heaven (on Earth)
Philippians 1:4b (NIV)
I always pray with joy
Philippians 1:18b (NIV)
and because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice
Philippians 2:18 (NIV)
So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 3:1 (NIV)
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!
Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 1:25–30 (ESV)
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
1st The Concern of a Citizen
Philippians 1:27 (ESV)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ,
Philippians 3:20a (ESV)
But our citizenship is in heaven
Matthew 22:21b (NLT)
“give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”
Philippians 1:27 (ESV)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ
2nd The Courage of a Citizen
Philippians 1:27-28a (ESV)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents.
Philippians 1:27b-28a (ESV)
I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents.
3rd The Confidence of a Citizen
Philippians 1:28b-30 (ESV)
This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Philippians 1:28 (ESV)
This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
2 Timothy 3:12 (NLT)
Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
John 16:33b (NIV)
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 1:28-30 (ESV)
and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Philippians 1:12-13 (ESV)
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
