The Dynamics of Gospel Partnering

Thesis: Paul brings letter to Philippians full circle in reminding us that partnering in the Gospel is always about the same thing - it is all about Jesus Christ.

1. GOSPEL PARTNERING IS NOT A GIVEN (v.14-16)

   • Requires commitment of time, resources
   • God must be 1st priority
   • easier to consume than to engage

2. GOSPEL PARTNERING BRINGS GOD-PLEASING FRUIT (v. 17-20)

   • When you partner, God produces fruit of righteousness
   • Long to hear, "Well done good and faithful servant"
   • Implications: Romans 12:1-2 , Psalm 51:10
   • All God's riches are in Christ - God is pleased when
     we run to Jesus / run to the Father

3. GOSPEL PARTNERING IS GLOBAL (v.21-23)

   • You're partnering has a cumulative effect - those
     you engage with, get engaged with others, who get
     engaged with others, etc, etc.
   • Everyone you engage with can have tentacles that
     reach to all parts of the earth
   • Paul (from prison) had engagements that reached
     Caesar's household (v.22)