In Philippians 1:25-30, Paul, imprisoned in Rome, reassures the Philippians that his situation advances the gospel and encourages them to live worthy of Christ's message. He emphasizes the importance of unity, perseverance in faith, and the understanding that suffering for Christ is a granted privilege. Paul's expected return is seen as a reason for their joy and a testament to their faith.

1. Philippians 1:25-30
By David Turner
www.Biblestudies-online.com

2. Prosperity Theology
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTc_FoELt
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3. • Paul is in a Roman prison waiting for an
opportunity to appeal his case before Caesar.
• The Philippians are concerned for him:
– They’ve sent him a gift
– They are worried that his imprisonment has
hindered his work in sharing the gospel
• Paul encourages them to rejoice because his
imprisonment is advancing the Gospel.

4. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue
with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in
me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus,
because of my coming to you again. 27 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, 28 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. 29 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, 30 engaged
in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I
still have.

5. 25 Convinced of this, I
know that I will remain
and continue with you all,
for your progress and joy
in the faith,
• Paul is convinced that
he isn’t departing to be
with Christ.
• Why is he staying?
– To help believers
progress in their faith in
Christ.
– To add joy to the
believers life in the faith.
Why are you here?
Could it be,
•To help other believers
progress in their faith?
•To bring about joy in others
walk in the faith?

6. 26 so that in me you may
have ample cause to glory
in Christ Jesus, because of
my coming to you again.
• How would Paul coming
to them again give them
ample reason to glory in
Christ Jesus?
– He was the one that
brought the faith to
them
– His coming would be an
answer to their prayers
for his deliverance.
Do we glory in Christ
when God answers our
prayers to bring our
loved ones home?

7. 27 Only let your
manner of life be
worthy of the gospel
of Christ,
• Live worthy of the Good
News:
– Walk worthy of the Good
news
– Behave or conduct
yourself in a manner
worthy of the Good
news.
• What does it look like to
live in a manner worthy
of the good news of
Christ?

8. 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,
1. Standing firm in one
spirit
2. Striving together for
the faith of the gospel
means:
a. Undivided
b. Single purposed
c. Living morally pure
d. Setting goals for the
good news

9. 28 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.
3. Don’t be afraid
(intimidated)
– Of Satan
– Of those that
persecute you:
• With words
• Physically
• There actions
demonstrate who
they are.
• There actions prove
who you are.

11. 29 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,
• “it has been
granted” ἐχαρίσθη -
“it has been granted
as a favor,” or “gift of
grace.”
– Believe in him
– Suffer for his sake
• Not suffering in general
• Suffering for his sake

12. 30 engaged in the
same conflict that
you saw I had and
now hear that I still
have.
• Paul’s conflict and
suffering:
–They saw him in
conflict in Philippi.
–They see his
present suffering
and conflict.

13. • Do we walk worthy of the Good News of Jesus
Christ?
– Does God keep me here to encourage others and
help them progress in the faith?
– Do I: Stand firm in the faith, strive forward with
others in the faith, and refuse to be intimidated by
the opposition to the faith?
– Do I rejoice when things are good?
– Do I understand that suffering is a gift and rejoice?