Philippians 1:12-20

Philippians 1:12-20Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Advance of the Gospel
12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard,[a] and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. 14 Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message[b] fearlessly. 15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.[c] 16 These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.[d] 18 What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice19 because I know this will lead to my deliverance[e] through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

Questions

1. What unexpected results occur because of Paul's imprisonment?
A. The good news of Jesus Christ is spreading throughout the Roman guards and that Paul was imprisoned because of his faith in Jesus.  This made his brothers in Christ dare even more to speak fearlessly

 2. How can we advance the gospel?
A. Read the word of God, study it, and tell others the good news.

3. Why does Paul not care that some people are preaching out of false motives?
A. All Paul cares about is that Christ is being proclaimed.

4. Why would people speak about Christ out of envy and strife?
A. They were jealous of Paul effect on the people.  They wanted to be more popular and stand out from the crowd.

5. While in prison, what is Paul's eager expectation and hope?
A. That he is not ashamed of the gospel and that Christ will be proclaimed whether he lives of dies.  

Philippians 1:1-11

Philippians 1Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)Greeting1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus:
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.
² Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving and Prayer³ I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,^[a] 4 always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, ⁵ because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. ⁶ I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you^[b] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. ⁷ It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart,^[c] and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel. ⁸ For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.⁹ And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,¹⁰ so that you can approve the things that are superior and can be pure and blameless in^[d] the day of Christ, ¹¹ filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Questions:

1.      What does it mean that Christ will complete His work in you until He returns?
A.   We will be a complete Christian when we return to Him or He comes down from heaven, and he is giving us time to share the gospel to others who haven’t heard the Word.
2.    Is the fruit of righteousness in us?
A.   Yes, we are right with Jesus because we are saved by His death on the cross.
3.    What does it mean to pure and blameless in day of Christ?
A.   We will be complete in Christ and blameless because He forgave us of our sins.  He is our mirror image.  God sees Jesus not us.  

Summary of Ephesians

Ch 1
God intended for us to believe in Jesus Christ, His Son.  we would be redeemed through His blood and be forgiven of our sins.  Also, through Him we have the inheritance of eternal life.  When you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation- in Him when you believed- you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.  You can remember by what you say and what He does for you.  As we pray we get strength and wisdom form Him, He showed us His power in the Messiah.  The fullness and protection God gives us everyday of our lives.  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the Heavens, in Christ

Ch 2
At one time we were all spiritually dead because of our sin, but God graciously made us alive through our trust in Him.  By His grace we have been saved through our faith.  We cannot do this on our own, God's grace and even our faith comes from God and had no hope apart from Him.  But, he has adopted us into His family.  Now He is not only our heavenly fathers, but other believers are also our brothers and sisters.  We are now all members of the household of God, bricks in the spiritual building with Jesus Christ being the cornerstone.  The building is being built into a holy temple, a dwelling place for God.

Ch 3
Paul is writing to show that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the body of Christ.  Paul says not to lose heart for his hardship is for their glory.  So, be strengthened with power through His spirit so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith in Him.

Ch 4
Paul talks about how we should act as a Christian, and reflect Him in our actions.  To take off the old self and repent and ask for forgiveness.  We walked as the gentiles, but the Lord took us to be apart of His kingdom.  He gave us the gift of eternal life, not to keep it to ourselves, but to talk and preach to non believers.  To get rid of all bitterness, anger, and wrath, insult, and slander.  These must be removed from us, along with all wickedness.  We need to be kind, and compassionate to one another, forgive each other, just as God forgave us.  So we may not be swayed in the temptations of the world, but stay strong int eh faith of the creator.

Ch 5
Paul says, "Rise o sleepers from the dead and Christ's light will shine on you." This means we were dead, but now we are alive in Christ.  Paul says to imitate God, but how can we imitate Him who created us? we must give up our life for Christ and become doers of the word and not of this world.  We have to share our faith and live, serve, invite, love, and pray in Christ's name.

Ch 6
Children honor and obey your parents with the promise of a long life in the land.  Work as though you are working for the Lord, not just when someone is noticing you.  Put on the full armor of God.
The belt of truth
The chest plate of righteousness
The sandals of readiness for the gospel of peace
The shield of faith to extinguish the evil one
The helmet of salvation
The sword of the spirit which is God's word
Pray always, pray for boldness, pray for each other.

Ephesians 6:10-24

Christian Warfare¹⁰ Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics^[a] of the Devil. ¹² For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. ¹³ This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.¹⁴ Stand, therefore,with truth like a belt around your waist,righteousness like armor on your chest,¹⁵ and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.^[b]16 In every situation take the shield of faith,and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation,and the sword of the Spirit,which is God’s word.¹⁸ Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. ¹⁹ Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. ²⁰ For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.Paul’s Farewell²¹ Tychicus, our dearly loved brother and faithful servant^[c] in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed. ²² I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage your hearts.²³ Peace to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴ Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Questions:
1.        How can be strengthened by the Lord? Chase
A.     To ask him for strength, to pray, to know he is will be with you.
2.      Why is our battle against the spiritual realm? Ryan
A.     Because we are Saints, we belong to Christ and whoever Christ is against we are against.
3.      What are the necessary tools God gives us to battle our enemy? Carson
A.     Belt of truth, breast plate of righteousness, sandals or readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and Sword of the Spirit
4.      How do you put on the full armor of God? Pat
A.     Listen to God, Pray, do what he tells you to do.