“How the Christian Life is Different”

Philippians 3:17-4:8

A. Paul counters the legalistic moralism he previously addressed with those who abuse grace by excusing their sin. (3:18-19)

            1. “their god is their stomach”

            2. “their glory is in their shame” 

            3. “their mind is on earthly things”

B. Our Citizenship is to live each day ready for heaven. (3:20-21)

C. Paul illustrates a life of balance (4:1-4)

  1. Stand Firm

  2. Unity & Connection

  3. Rejoice 

  * The key is in the repeated phrase “in the Lord”. 

D. A life available through God for Christians in a way the world won’t understand looks like…  (4:5-7) 

  1. Gentleness

  2. Prayer

  3. Peace