Philippians

Believers forget what lies behind and press on toward the goal of knowing Christ through obediently living by His standard.

Believers safeguard their souls by rejoicing to the righteousness of the Lord.

Christians need to emulate mature believers who emulate Christ.

A church characterized by humility, love, fellowship, mutual concern and a single-minded focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ will be a church that does not give in to pressures to conform to the status quo of society.

The church is to be set apart through joyful obedience knowing that God is the one that enabled us to do so.

Local Church unity through Christ-like humility is the means by which Christian's endure persecution faithfully.

Christians live boldly amidst persecution, standing firm for the Gospel and trusting in God's sovereignty.

Believers rejoice, no matter what the future holds, in knowing that Christ will be exalted in their bodies, whether by fruitful living in life or by meeting the Lord in death.

Believers proclaim the gospel and rejoice in their trials knowing they participate in building God's kingdom.

Through God's grace the believer will persevere to the end by growing in love, discernment and holiness.

Participation in the Gospel leads to true unity and joy in fellowship.

Knowing Christ starts with counting all as loss in comparison, continues with growing in our knowing, and arrives at ultimately knowing Him face to face.

This is not our home. Our citizenship is in heaven.

Joy is found in partnering with others for spiritual growth and expansion of the gospel.

Nothing compares with knowing Christ, and knowing Him comes through resurrection power and shared suffering.

Fruitful living for Christ means laboring for another's progress and joy in the faith.