Life Together in Christ

Life Together in Christ

Christ Our Confidence in Life or Death

Seeing God’s Bigger Picture
1. Paul was very hopeful despite his imprisonment (1:12)
a. Many were hearing about Jesus,
in the palace & in all other places (1:13)
b. Many were sharing Jesus;
some with bad & some with good motives (1:14-17)
2. Paul was very joyful despite the various circumstances (1:18a)

Growing in the Gospel
. Paul thanked God for the believers’ partnership in the gospel (1:1-8)
. Paul prayed for the believers’ growth in the gospel (1:9-11)
