CrossWay Church
Philippians 2:12-30 NIV
Philippians 2:12-30 (952 & 1825): Shining like Stars
I) God has placed Christians in this world to bring ________ in the midst of darkness.
A) The world is ________________ by sin.
B) The world’s darkness gives Christians the ______________ to shine.
C) God has put each Christian in their own ___________ spot to shine.
II) A Christian’s ability to shine is a _________________ of their and God's work.
A) The Bible describes ________ dimensions of a believers' salvation
1) Past: _________________ is a free gift. Jesus died for our sins. If we have faith in Christ as our Savior, God declares us righteous.
2) Future: The final _________________ still awaits. Jesus will come again to judge all people and restore all things.
3) Present: ____________________ is the ongoing renewal of believers that leads to their growing in Christlikeness.
B) Paul says that present sanctification requires . . .
1) Hard ________________ on the part of the believer.
2) A _____________ view of God
3) A willingness to have our lives be ______________________.
C) God works in _________________________ with believers.
III) Christian shine brighter when their lives reflect _____________ Christ's holiness.
A) Christians shine brighter when they ___________ God’s commands in his word.
B) Christians shine brighter when they don’t ______________ or argue.
1) Grumbling puts us in the center of the universe and says I _____________________ better.
2) Grumbling says I _________________ better than God.
C) Christians shine brighter when they ____________ others.
IV. Questions to think about this week.
What dark places had God put you in?
How can you reflect Christ brighter?