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STANDING AS ONE FOR THE GOSPEL

by Pastor Mitch
November 16, 2014

Having The Same High Regard For The Gospel As Paul Did

What is the worth of the gospel to you? Some regard the gospel as only something that we are meant to know and to believe in. To the apostle Paul, the good news of Christ is of great worth. He had the highest regard for it. It is through faith in the gospel that a person can come to have salvation. Paul fondly remembered the fellowship that he had with the Philippians (Philippians 1:5). He sought to defend the gospel against enemies of the gospel (Philippians 1:7). This was something that he was appointed to do (Philippians 1:17). Paul had the highest regard for the gospel of Christ

“The gospel of Christ” 
Philippians 1:27

“For the faith of the gospel” 
Philippians 1:27

Paul saw how the gospel was focused on the Lord Jesus. He recognised how the good news of Christ was able to produce a definite and consistent faith in each person who believed in it. Paul was willing to fight for it and so must we feel the same way.

Being “One “For The Gospel

Having the highest regard for the gospel of Christ should cause us to give our all to it.

1. Oneness Of Focus In Conducting Ourselves Well For The Gospel

“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ” 
Philippians 1:27

Our challenge is to focus on having a good conduct that is pleasing to God. The word “conduct” in the Greek has the idea of living our life well as a citizen of the kingdom of God. We are to live our life in such a manner that is fitting what we have gained through the faith in the gospel. Let’s seek to be good citizens of the kingdom of God.

2. Oneness Of Spirit In Standing Fast For The Gospel

“That you stand fast in one spirit” 
Philippians 1:27

There must also be a tremendous sense of oneness in standing fast against the adversaries of the gospel. The way to stand against the enemies of the cross is do this as a collective effort. We are meant to stand fast in one spirit and to continue to do so no matter what. Let’s seek to stand firm together for the gospel and not allow anyone to stop us from doing so.

3. Oneness Of Mind In Striving For The Gospel

“With one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” 
Philippians 1:27

There should also be oneness of our mind and soul in struggling for the faith of the gospel. If we believe in the Lord Jesus, there will be times when we have to suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29). We must not be afraid to do this. The faith of the gospel is something worth fighting for. Let’s with one mind and spirit seek to strive hard for this faith that the Lord had given to us so graciously.

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