Why Can't We All Just Get Along
Philippians 4:1-7 Last week we looked at the concept of already/not yet, that Jesus already did everything that is needed for our salvation, but that we are not yet in heaven. Jesus already paid the price for our sins, and we await heaven and the transformation of our lowly bodies so they will be like his glorious body. As we begin chapter four, it really belongs with last week’s message – a summary, starting with a “therefore” and reiterating the main point: that Paul dearly loves the people of the Philippian Church and dearly desires that they stand firm in the faith, knowing that Jesus has already paid their price and that their future is secure in Him. And so, with this in mind, Paul addresses an issue in this church. I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose n...