Progressing in Faith Through Opposition

I. EXHORTATION (v. 27)

• Wherever you are in life, you are to conduct
  yourself in a way that imitates Christ
• It should be known to others that the
  Christian is rightly representing Christ
• Must think and act in unity according to
  the Spirit. Don't just hear and approve, but
  act in response

II. OPPOSITION (v. 28)

• Opposition is not a reason to fear and
  neglect gospel work
• In Romans, Paul says to avoid opposers.
  Just keep spreading Gospel, God gives the
  increase to it
• Reality of our salvation should unite us
  to strive together for Gospel spread

III. REMINDER (v. 29-30)

• Paul can encourage believers who are
  opposed and threatened because he had
  himself experienced all forms of suffering
  even in jail when he wrote this letter

CONCLUSION: Don't be afraid to proclaim Christ despite the opposition that is out in the world. Paul and many others have suffered for the sake of the Gospel to encourage us to strive side by side for the Kingdom