Study 3 From the Book of
Philippians is: Philippians 1:27-2:18
1.
Make
a list of the things (a) to be coveted, and (b) to be avoided in one’s life as
a member of a company of Christians.
Then pray, and by God’s grace determine, that these things shall be (a)
realized and (b) avoided in your own Christian fellowship. Note especially the
direct connection between these things and witness to those who are not
Christians.
2.
What
two qualities of personal character and conduct are here shown to be supremely
exemplified in the incarnation and the redemptive work of the Son of God? What
ground have we for hoping to be able to have and to express the same qualities? How ought we to act in consequence?
3.
Why
does disunity amongst Christians discredit the gospel? What does Paul here
teach about (a) the motive for unity, and (b)the power by which it may be
achieved?
Note. 2:6-11. It is
generally thought that these verses are here quoted by Paul from an early
Christian creedal hymn. It is worth committing this section to memory and
exploring it in depth.
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