Christ is All in All

The Mind of Christ - Message 7 - Christ is All in All - Phil. 1:21-26

Outline

Sunday, May 24, 2015
The Mind of Christ – Philippians
7. Christ is All in All – Phil. 1:21-26

I. To Live is Christ

A. Faith in Christ – Gal. 2:20 – Believe
B. Fellowship with Christ – 1 John 1:3-4 – Abide
C. Following after Christ – Luke 6:46 – Obey
D. Fruit from Christ – John 15:4 – Serve

1. Fruitful Labors – John 15:5, 8
2. Needful for Progress – 2 Cor. 4:15; John 15:11

II. To Die is Gain

A. Forever Left Behind – to depart – 1 Peter 1:13-14
B. Far Better – very much better – 2 Cor. 5:1
C. For Gain – What do we gain when we die in Christ?

1. We will be free from evil, sin, and wickedness – Rom. 6:5-7; Matt. 6:19-21
2. We will be like Jesus – 1 John 3:2

a. In Righteousness – 2 Tim. 4:6-8
b. In Knowledge – 1 Cor. 13:11-12
c. In Love – John 15:9-10
d. In Beauty – Rev. 21:9-10

3. We will be with Jesus – 2 Cor. 5:6-8

III. To Choose is Difficult

A. Hard Pressed

1. Better for Me?
2. Better for You?

B. Hope – both options are good, life goes on in Christ – Heb. 2:14-15; Luke 11:25-26