Suffering Parallels Joy
Philippians 1:12-18 - Pew Bible #746
Pastor Mike Roberson

Introduction: In Philippians we see the pattern of

producing

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.
Joy is graced based

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.
Suffering is

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either external or internal.

I. For a Believer: Things that happen, never just happen…they are

or

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from the Father. v.12, II Corinthians 11

II. God has reasons beyond our reasoning

for that He has
given us

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that passes understanding. v.13, Philippians 4:4-9
a. Knowing Jesus is

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than our

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for
understanding. Job 42:5
b. Chains cannot

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the gospel they are

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by
the gospel.

III. Deliverance

the suffering. 19-30
a.

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of Jesus’ people. v.19
b. Supply of the

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. v.19
c. If your goal in life is the

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; suffering cannot

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your goal. v.20-21
i. Non-believers

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the gospel. v.13
ii. Believers are

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confidence. v.14
iii. Other believers

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to find a way to shame Paul. v.15-19

Conclusion: Living for Christ is

through suffering while we

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for the gain.