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)

1. We don’t work for our salvation

2. 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?

1. You’ll become "blameless and pure, children of God without fault.” (14)

2. It’s tempting which is why Paul brings it up.

3. “Better than I deserve” -Dave Ramsey

4. Al in my co-op days, “Outstanding! But don’t worry, I’ll get better."

    B. "Hold firmly to the word of life.” WHY?

1. 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