Sovereign Grace Bible Church Of Ada, Ok

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

The superiority of Christ is revealed in: 1. His Eternal Testimony (v. 15a) 2. His Superior Authority (v. 15b)

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

An introduction to the letter to the Colossians.

1 John

Philippians 4:4-9

Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK

Philippians 3:1-3

Our reaction to Jesus' exaltation should produce God's glorification and active sanctification.

What is the proper reaction to Jesus humiliation? In Philippians 2:9-16 we learn how God the Father reacts to: 1. Jesus’ Willful Humiliation (2:9a) Our Personal Reaction (2:12) 2. Jesus’ Joyful Submission (2:9b-10) Our Practical Reaction (2:13-14) 3. Jesus’ Eternal Condition (2:11) Our Corporate Reaction (2:15-16)

The Stages of Spiritual Growth.

The Apostle Paul motivates the Church to exalt Christ by: 1. Abandoning Self-Exaltation (2:5-6) 2. Putting On Selfless Dedication (2:7) 3. Embracing Sacrificial Humiliation (2:8) When you take some time to read through Philippians 2:6-8 in it's context you learn that it is the illustration of the exhortation in Philippians 2:3-4. Jesus set aside His personal rights, joyfully. Jesus dedicated His life to serve others, personally. Jesus sacrificed His life to unite us, corporately. How are you joyfully, personally and corporately magnifying Christ's work in your local church?

Division in the Body of Christ is defeated by Christ-like submission and Christ-like compassion.

United submission in the church flows from following Christ's directions.

Heavenly Citizens are commanded to stand, strive and suffer together and we can since (if) we have encouragement in Christ, comfort from His love, participation in His Spirit and provisions from His Spirit.