Philippians 1:1-11

COMPLETION IN CHRIST

Keywords 1:6

being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

 

1. God will complete us in Christ (1-6)

 In prison, Paul did not despair or shrink back. Paul was thankful and joyful by

remembering the Philippians’ strong partnership in the gospel. He prayed for them

day and night and gained an assurance that God who began a good work in them

will complete his work until the Day of Christ. Through his Christlike struggle to be

thankful, joyful, and prayerful, Paul could have a vision of Christ’s fi nal victory and

salvation!

 

2. This is my prayer (7-11)

 Instead of worrying, Paul prayed earnestly for them to abound in love and insight.

Abound means to overfl ow. By abounding in love and insight, they could discern

what is best and be pure and blameless on the Day of Christ, fi lled with the fruits

of righteousness in Christ, glorifying God!

 

Prayer Lord, instead of worrying, help me to pray for others day and night,

trusting God to complete the good work he began in them until the Day

of Christ.

One Word Completed in Christ!