Studies in Philippians

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Experiencing the Joy!
Studies in Philippians
The Joy of Spiritual Fellowship
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Pauls Relationship With The Philippians

• "I thank my God in view of your participation in
  the gospel from the first day until now!" (15)
• This relationship of church and preacher can be
  one of great joy!

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The joy of spiritual fellowship to the receiver!

• But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at
  last you have revived your concern for me...

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• It is not the mere joy of receiving money!
• Not that I speak from want for I have learned to
  be content in whatever circumstances I am.
• It is the joy of knowing someone really cares for
  you.
• But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at
  last you have revived your concern for me
  indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked
  opportunity.

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• It is the joy of knowing someone appreciates the
  blessings they have received through your
  teaching.
• ...no church shared with me in the matter of
  giving and receiving.
• I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand, I
  will repay it (lest I should mention to you that
  you owe to me even your own self as well).
• But I have received everything in full,

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The joy of spiritual fellowship to the givers

• It is the joy of having a share in the fruit of
  the teachers work.
• Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for
  the profit which increases to your account
  (Phil. 417).

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• It is the joy of making an offering to God that
  really pleases Him.
• It was a fragrant aroma, an acceptable
  sacrifice, well-pleasing to God (Phil. 418).
• It is the joy of knowing that God will supply our
  needs.
• And my God shall supply all your needs according
  to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Let us find joy in helping the work of preaching
the gospel. Think of the fruit that comes to our
account as souls are won and lives are changed.
And then remember that our faith in giving
assures that God will meet our needs as well.