Shine Like The Stars--No Matter What | Phil 2:12-18 (Part 9)
Series: Joy No Matter
Scripture: Phil 2:12-18
Title: “Shine Like The Stars--No Matter What"
Today’s Bottom line:
Work out your salvation as God works in and through you so you’ll shine like stars in this dark world no matter what.
Intro
What do you see when you look at the night sky?
When we saw 6 satellites in the sky at F3.
Matrix: Irrelevant, Dangerous, Limited and Fruitful
I. Workout your salvation. (12-13)
A. We must work out our salvation (12)
We don’t work for our salvation
We do put forth effort (not earning)
B. God works in our salvation (13) (Eph 2:8-9)
II. Shine out your salvation. (14-16a)
A. Do everything without grumbling or arguing. WHY?
You’ll become "blameless and pure, children of God without fault.” (14)
It’s tempting which is why Paul brings it up.
“Better than I deserve” -Dave Ramsey
Al in my co-op days, “Outstanding! But don’t worry, I’ll get better."
B. "Hold firmly to the word of life.” WHY?
Then you’ll shine like the stars in the dark sky.
III. Rejoice in your salvation. (16b-18)
A. Celebrate God’s grace in those you’ve served.
B. Celebrate God’s helping you humble yourself & suffer for him as you serve others.
C. Follow Christ’s (and Paul’s) example. (18)
Conclusion
Where are you on the matrix?
References/Bibliography:
“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)
“the Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)
“Exalting Jesus in The Book of Acts” by Tony Merida (CCE)
“Exalting Jesus in The Book of Philippians” by Tony Merida & Chan (CCE)
Let’s Study Philippians by Sinclair Ferguson
Outline Bible, D Willmington
DA Carson Basics for Believers commentary
FF Bruce NIBC Commentary on Philippians
To Live is Christ To Die is Gain by Matt Chandler
NIV Study Bible (NIVSB)
ESV Study Bible
ESV Gospel Transformation Bible (GTB)
J Vernon McGee Commentary