Philippians 1:27–30 Philippians 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Live lives of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. Stand firm, in faith. Philippians 1:27 Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel… If there is something that is dividing you from other believers in our church, does it have anything to do with the gospel? Do not those who oppose you. Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. John 19:10–11 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above… Believe the anti- gospel. Philippians 1:29–30: For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. John 15:18–20 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first… Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.” Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.” Application: If I really believe that Jesus died, rose again, reigns as King, and has secured my future with Him—how does that change the way I live my life? How does it change my relationships with others and our unity? How does it change what I fear? How does it change my view of suffering? What will change about the way I live if I become absolutely convinced that the gospel is true?