Phil. 1

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Phil. 1
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PAULS FAITH (Phil. 1)

• I. PAUL WAS IN PRISON (112-14).

A. Difficult circumstances did not
discourage Paul (112).
B. Paul used his bondage as an opportunity
to spread the Truth (113).
C. Others were encouraged by Pauls faith
(114).
Pauls faith was steadfast a pattern for us.
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PAULS FAITH (Phil. 1)

• II. PAUL EXPECTED RELEASE (119-24).

A. Paul had confidence that by their prayers
the Spirit, he would be released either in
life or in death (119-20).
B. Paul could see benefits either way
(122-24).
C. Paul chose service, rather than self
(125-26).
Pauls faith was hopeful a pattern for us.
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PAULS FAITH (Phil. 1)

• III. PAUL DESIRED UNITY (127-30).

A. Live worthily (127).
B. Stand fast in the faith (127).
C. One spirit one soul (127).
D. In nothing afraid of adversaries (128),
for you will suffer, as Christ did (129) as
Paul did (130).
Pauls faith was loving a pattern for us.
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PAULS FAITH (Phil. 1)

• CONCLUSION

1. Is our faith steadfast in trials?
2. Is our faith hopeful in uncertain times?
3. Is our faith loving even in adversity?
4. Is our faith following the pattern
illustrated by Paul?
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