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Interpretation: Paul instructs the Philippians to do all things without grumbling or questioning so that they may be blameless and innoncent, children of God without blemish, which will allow them to shine as lights in the crooked and twisted generation of this world. As they do so, they should also hold fast to the gospel so that Paul, when Christ returns, may be proud that his efforts were not put to waste. He finds gladness and joy in this, and wishes that the Philippians would also, even as he prepares to complete his life of sacrifice. Application: (i) An awareness of our light. Realization that as Christians we should strive to shine as lights in the world, being a good witness of our faith so that we don't bring shame to the gospel. This is all the more important given that we live in the midst of such darkness; it is our faith which distinguishes us from the rest of the world, not our own personal attributes or qualities. Our identity in Christ should be reflected in the manner in which we conduct ourselves. (ii) An awareness of the darkness around us. As we shine and see the darkness around us, it should give us a better understanding of the need for evangelism in order to bring people out of the darkness which they are living in. We should hold fast to the gospel, which contains words of life ; this gospel of salvation will give them life and bring them out of their darkness.

10000000009299 9299 Notes 2009-06-18 09:07:08 2009-06-18 09:29:20 Interpretation: Paul instructs the Philippians to do all things without grumbling or questioning so that they may be blameless and innoncent, children of God without blemish, which will allow them to shine as lights in the crooked and twisted generation of this world. As they do so, they should also hold fast to the gospel so that Paul, when Christ returns, may be proud that his efforts were not put to waste. He finds gladness and joy in this, and wishes that the Philippians would also, even as he prepares to complete his life of sacrifice. Application: (i) An awareness of our light. Realization that as Christians we should strive to shine as lights in the world, being a good witness of our faith so that we don't bring shame to the gospel. This is all the more important given that we live in the midst of such darkness; it is our faith which distinguishes us from the rest of the world, not our own personal attributes or qualities. Our identity in Christ should be reflected in the manner in which we conduct ourselves. (ii) An awareness of the darkness around us. As we shine and see the darkness around us, it should give us a better understanding of the need for evangelism in order to bring people out of the darkness which they are living in. We should hold fast to the gospel, which contains words of life ; this gospel of salvation will give them life and bring them out of their darkness. notes

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Philippians

Philippians 2:14-18

NT

esv

Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

that you may be blameless and innocent,

children of God without blemish

ideaexplanation

in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation,

negativepositive

among whom you shine as lights in the world,

actionpurpose

holding fast to the word of life,

progression

so that in the day of Christ I may be proud

that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

ground

actionresult

Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering

upon the sacrificial offering of your faith,

I am glad and rejoice with you all.

concessive

Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

series

discourse

10000000009299 9299 Arc 2009-06-18 09:07:08 2009-06-18 09:29:20 editing Philippians 2 14 2 18 Philippians 2:14-18 50 NT esv i257965 i257966 i257967 i257968 i257953 Do all things without grumbling or questioning, i257969 i257970 i257971 i257954 that you may be blameless and innocent, i257955 children of God without blemish ideaexplanation 1 i257956 in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, negativepositive 2 1 i257957 among whom you shine as lights in the world, ideaexplanation 1 actionpurpose 2 i257958 holding fast to the word of life, progression i257972 i257959 so that in the day of Christ I may be proud i257960 that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. ground 1 actionresult 2 i257973 i257974 i257975 i257961 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering i257962 upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, ideaexplanation 1 i257963 I am glad and rejoice with you all. concessive 2 i257964 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. series progression 1 1 1 esv 25 a 50 discourse