2. Paul's desire a. The continual nature of Paul's desire—"as always"; nothing changed for Paul, it was business as usual. b. The present nature of Paul's desire—"so now also"; Paul's desire was not a thing of the past that was changed by his present suffering. c. The content of Paul's desire—"Christ shall be magnified in my body" (see 1 Corinthians 6:20). d. The means of fulfilling Paul's desire i. By life ii. By death iii. Paul was surrendered to either, as long as Christ was magnified in his body.
PAUL'S PREFERENCE OF THE BELIEVERS (Philippians 1:21-26)
c. Paul's Dilemma (Philippians 1:21-23) The possibilities 1. Live—abiding in the flesh (Philippians 1:22, 24); Note: When Paul said, "For to me to live is Christ," he was suggesting that for him to live on this earth was for Christ to be able to live, work, and minister through him (Galatians 2:20). a. Paul saw his earthly life as a life completely sold out to the cause of Christ. b. His life was to be given as an ambassador for Christ, ministering "in Christ's stead" (2 Corinthians 5:20).
Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2. Die—to depart, and to be with Christ (Philippians 1:23) ii. The potential Of living a. Blessing—"to me to live is Christ" (Philippians 1:21). b. Trials—"this is the fruit of my labour" (Philippians 1:22). Of dying c. It was gain (Philippians 1:21). d. To be with Christ; which was far better (Philippians 1:23) Note: Some suggest that Paul was unsure of what was best. He made it quite clear that for him, it was better to be with Christ; but for the saints, it was better for him t
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