The Mind of Christ - Message 11 - Four Pillars of Christian Unity - Phil. 2:1
Outline
I. Conquered when Divided β Prov. 6:16-19; James 4:1-12
A. Who is Our Enemy? β Rom. 8:7; Matt. 13:39; Eph. 6:11-13; 1 Cor. 15:26 B. Who is Our Friend? β Prov. 12:26; 17:17; 18:24; 27:6, 9; James 2:23; Luke 12:4; John 15:13-14
II. Consolation in Christ β Encouragement β John 17:21
A. Covet the Lowest Place β Luke 14:7-14 B. Honor Others β John 5:44; Rom. 12:9-10 C. Love, the Highest Virtue β 1 Cor. 13:13; Col. 3:14; 1 Pet. 4:8 D. Visible Unity β John 13:35; Eph. 2:14-22 (any barrier, including ethnic, removed by the cross)
1. Thought β Phil. 2:3 2. Word β Eph. 4:14-16 3. Deed β James 2:15-16; 1 John 3:12-14
III. Comfort in Godβs Love β Solace in the Storms of Life
A. Imitate God β Eph. 5:1-2; Col. 3:12-14 B. Godβs Love β John 13:34; Rom. 8:38-39; Eph. 2:4-5; Rom. 5:9 C. God is Love β 1 John 4:8
IV. Companionship in the Spirit β Fellowship
A. Mutual Dependency upon Christ β 1 John 1:3 (vertical/horizontal) B. In the Light β 1 John 1:5-7; 2:9-11 C. The Same Spirit β 1 Cor. 12:4, 11 D. Unity in Trinity β 2 Cor. 13:14
V. Compassion and Mercy β Deep Affection β 2 Cor. 1:2; James 5:11
A. The Affection of Christ β Phil. 1:8 B. Knowing Mercy and Showing Mercy β Matt. 18:21-35; Luke 7:36-50
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...