POWER IN THE WORD (Bible Study Answer Sheet) 4/29

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◊ Paul wrote to The Philippian church:
Emphasizing joy, contentment, and unity in Christ
regardless of circumstances:
● Key themes and content in the book of Philippians include:
* Joy in suffering (1:21-30)
* The humility of Christ (2:5-11)
* Unity and service (1:27,2:2)
* Thankfulness (4:6-7)
* True contentment (4:10-13)

◊ Break down of the letter to the Philippian Church
Introduction (1:1-7)
● Christ the Christian’s Life:
* Rejoicing in spite of suffering (1:8-30)
● Christ the Christian’s pattern:
* Rejoicing in lowly service (2:1-30)
● Christ the Object of the Christian’s faith
* Desire, and expectation (3:1-21)
● Christ the Christian’s strength:
* Rejoicing through anxiety (4:1-9)
● Conclusion (4:10-23)

◊ Paul wrote to The Colossians primarily to discuss:
● The Supremacy of Christ (1:15-23)
● Sufficiency of the gospel (2:6-10)
● New Life in Christ (3:1-10)
● Christian conduct (Col. 3:18-4:1)
◊ Key Aspects of Christian Conduct in Colossians:
●The household code (Col. 3:18-4:1)
● Putting On new virtues (3:12-14)
● Community and Spiritual life (4:16)
● Relationship to Christ (3:1-3)