11. Philippians 1:27-2:2 Joy in Unity-Part 4

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove

6-25-23

Pastor Phil normally approaches the study of The Bible verse-by-verse, but The Lord has laid it on his heart to study The Book of Philippians topically.

Today Pastor Phil continues in Philippians, with Part 4 of his message, "Joy of Unity". Today he touches on the act of water baptism. What it is, what it is not, and why Jesus wanted to be baptized by John the Baptist as an example to us. Unfortunately there are many different views on this essential doctrine when it comes to water baptism.

Paul spells out clearly in today's verses (1:27-2:2) to express his hope for the Christians in Philippi and all believers to follow, unity in:

1. ‘One spirit’—1:27

2. ‘One mind’—1:27; 2:2

3. ‘Fellowship of the Spirit’—2:1

4. ‘Like-minded’—2:2

5. ‘Same love’—2:2

6. ‘One accord’—2:2

The Book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome, likely around 61 or 62 AD. It is one of the four 'prison epistles' that Paul penned while in captivity. He counted it a joy to allow God to work everything for his good—even imprisonment. This epistle teaches us the secret of having joy in a less than perfect world.

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