Standing Firm in Christ
Series: Light In the Darkness
May 09, 2021
Ron Burtz
As God's people we are called to be soldiers of the cross of Christ who stand firm in the face of the world, the flesh and the devil. We can only do that as we put into practice the words of Scripture, making sure we are truly in Christ as his obedient children.
Episode Notes
Series: Light In the Darkness
Title: How to Stand Firm
Text: Philippians 4:1
“So then [therefore], my brothers...In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Another word picture for an authentic follower of Christ: A soldier defending his position
Phil. 1:27-29, 4:1; Eph. 6:10-14, 1 Cor. 15:58
The Bible's constant admonition: stand firm
The church has always faced three common enemies:
1. The world James 4:4
2. The flesh Romans 7:18
3. The _devil 1 Peter 5:8
The challenges to the church at Philippi:
1:27-29; 2:1-4; 3:1-3, 18-19; 4:2-3
“Therefore...” < Looks back at chapter 3
“in this manner” “in this way” > Looks forward to 4:1-9
Standing Firm:
The how:
The where: Stand firm in the _Lord
On Christ, the Solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand.
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