“Joy that Lasts”
A Journey through the book of Philippians - Part 6
Philippians 2:12-18		May 3, 2009

Paul’s Challenge:
1.  12b ________  ________ to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 
•	The Fear of the Lord
•	Knowing God increases reverent fear. 
•	God’s presence & holiness will cause us to have reverent fear. 
•	The Christian life is a journey toward God & His holiness.
o	How?  13For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
•	Rely on God!

2.  14Do everything without ____________ and arguing,
o	Why? 15aso that no one can criticize you. 

3.  2:15bLive ________, __________ lives as children of God, 
o	Why?  2:15c shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

4. 16a Hold firmly to the __________ of life; 
o	Philippians 2:16a (KJV)	Holding forth the word of life... 
o	Philippians 2:16a (NIV)	as you hold out the word of life… 

o	Why?  2:16b then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 

The Result?  You will find the _____  _____ that only comes from completely surrendering your entire life to Christ.
o	17But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. 18Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy. 

My Risen Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ wants me to …
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