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The Closeness Of Relationship

Text: Philippians 4:1-5
24 January 2015

THE CLOSENESS OF RELATIONSHIP

1. A great example
Paul and the Philippians

2. A rare example
Few churches have this kind of closeness of relationship

3. Evidence of this close relationship

a) Clean and pure

b) Open and evident

c) Paul’s declaration of his love for the Philippians

i) My beloved

ii) Longed-for brethren

iii) Joy and crown

CALL TO MAINTAIN THIS CLOSE RELATIONSHIP

1. To stand Fast          Philippians 4:1

2. To stand Fast in the Lord          Philippians 4:1

THREATS THAT MUST BE DEALT WITH

1. Threat of quarrels between friends

Euodia and Synteche          Philippians 4:2

2. Encouragement to resolve differences

a) Direct appeal to Euodia and Synteche

b) Special appeal to a “true companion” (Unknown to us)

c) Clement

d) Fellow Workers          Philippians 4:3

CHOOSING TO CONSCIOUSLY REMAIN

1. Joyful Always          Philippians 4:4

2. Gentleness always          Philippians 4:5

3. That the Lord is near at hand          Philippians 4:5

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The LORD is at hand.
Philippians 4:5