This passage articulates Paul's intense desire to magnify Christ in His life and his ability to rejoice even in tough times as long as Christ is preached. This passion from from the philosophy of life he says is his - 'to live is Christ'. This philosophy of life means: 1. Christ is the Source of Life - He is the source of our physical life - He is the source of our spiritual life 2. Christ is the Purpose of life - worldly philosophies of life stand in stark contrast to Paul's - Paul's purpose is to magnify Christ in all things, in life or death - Such a philosophy has much to contribute to the modern debate about 'quality of life' - Paul's seeks to magnify Christ by serving the church - Such a philosophy manifests Paul's selfless spirit 3. Christ is the Joy of Life - The Christian knows joy as he lives for the glory of Christ - This joy is possible even in troubled time 4. Christ is the Strength of Life - Paul finds the strength he needs to live the difficult Christian life as the saints pray for Him and as the Spirit supplies his need. 5. Christ is the Reward of Life - Christ Himself is our life - Christ Himself is our exceeding great reward
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Born and raised in South Africa, Carl Muller came to faith in Christ in his late teens and prepared for the Christian ministry at Tyndale Bible College and Seminary. He has pastored churches in Cambridge, Kingston and Burlington, Ontario and presently serves as teaching elder at...
