Philippians 1:12-26
- 7 Principles that will encourage us when we face trouble:
1. Adversity Promotes the Progress of the Gospel
(Verse 12) – The word furtherance
2. Adversity Provides Opportunities for Witness
(Verse 13) – In all the palace. He was referring to the Praetorian Guard
3. Adversity Produces Courage in our Fellow Believers
(Verse 14)
4. Adversity Proves the Character of our Friendships
(Verses 15-18)
5. Adversity Provokes Growth in our Lives
(Verses 19-20)
Three things at work in Paul’s life that produced spiritual growth:
- He was sustained by the prayers of his friends
- He was encouraged by the provision of the Holy Spirit
- His own personal determination
6. Adversity Purifies our Motives
(Verse 21)
7. Adversity Prepares us to see Life and Death in Perspective
(Verses 21-26)