Teaching Pastor Michael Sabo continues teaching in the book of Philippians.

2. Philippians 1:29-30 - For it has
been granted to you on behalf
of Christ not only to believe on
him, but also to suffer for him,
30since you are going through
the same struggle you saw I
had, and now hear that I still
have. NIV

3. I. Granted to Believe

4. Philippians 1:28 - Don’t be
intimidated in any way by your
enemies. This will be a sign to
them that they are going to be
destroyed, but that you are
going to be saved, even by
God himself. NLT

5. SIN NATURE: Romans 3:9-12
Under the power of sin
No one is righteous
No one is
truly wise
No one is
seeking God
No one does good,
not a single one

6. GOD’S MERCY: Romans 9:6-24
Only the children of promise
God chooses people according
to his own purposes
He calls people,
but not according to their
good or bad works

7. GOD’S MERCY: Romans 9:6-24
I will show mercy to
anyone I choose
I will show compassion
To anyone I choose
It is God who decides
to show mercy

8. GOD’S MERCY: Romans 9:6-24
We can neither choose
it or work for it
Pharaoh: I have appointed
you for the very purpose
of displaying my power
To spread my fame
throughout the earth

9. GOD’S MERCY: Romans 9:6-24
God chooses to show mercy to
some, and he chooses to harden
the hearts of others so they refuse
to listen.
Who are you, a mere human
being, to argue with God?

10. Titus 3:4-5 - But -- “When God
our Savior revealed his
kindness and love, 5he saved
us, not because of the righteous
things we had done, but
because of his mercy. He
washed away our sins, giving us
a new birth and new life through
the Holy Spirit. NLT

11. GOD’S GRACE: Ephesians 2:1-8
Even though we were dead
because of our sins,
he gave us life It is only by
God’s grace
that you have
been saved!

12. GOD’S GRACE: Ephesians 2:1-8
So God can point to us in all
future ages as examples of the
incredible wealth of his grace and
kindness toward us,

13. GOD’S GRACE: Ephesians 2:1-8
And you can’t take credit for this;
it is a gift from God.

14. GOD’S GRACE
Faith/Belief
It
refers either to
Salvation
you can’t take credit for this;
it is a gift from God. v. 8

15. Philippians 1:29 - For it has been
granted to you on behalf of Christ
not only to believe on him,… NIV

16. 2 Peter 1:1 …I am writing to you
who share the same precious faith
we have. This faith was given to
you because of the justice and
fairness of Jesus Christ, our God
and Savior. NLT

17. To God alone the glory
(Soli Deo Gloria)

18. II. Granted to Suffer

19. God has not only granted us
belief in Christ but also
suffering – both for
Christ’s sake.

20. Acts 5:41 - The apostles left the
high council rejoicing that God
had counted them worthy to
suffer disgrace for the name of
Jesus. NLT

21. Luke 6:22-23 - What blessings
await you when people hate you
and exclude you and mock you
and curse you as evil because
you follow the Son of Man.

22. 23When that happens, be happy!
Yes, leap for joy! For a great
reward awaits you in heaven.
And remember, their ancestors
treated the ancient prophets
that same way. NLT

23. Romans 8:17 - And since we are
his children, we are his heirs. In
fact, together with Christ we are
heirs of God’s glory. But if we
are to share his glory, we must
also share his suffering. NLT

24. 2 Timothy 3:12 - Yes, and
everyone who wants to live a
godly life in Christ Jesus
will suffer persecution. NLT

25. III. Granted Belief & Suffering
should naturally lead to
Glorifying God Alone
through Worship

26. By Faith Alone
(Sola Fide)

27. God alone gets the glory
(Soli Deo Gloria)

28. IV. Meditation & Application

29. Christians
have been granted
1. Belief resulting in salvation
2. Privilege of suffering for
Christ’s sake

30. To God alone the glory
(Soli Deo Gloria)