Implications of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the Sanctification of the Believer in the Life of the Local Church (Philippians 1:9-11)

Philippians 1:9-11

By design: Justification is personal, sanctification is communal, but neither are done in isolation from the local church

Romans 10:14-17, Philippians 1:27

Spiritual maturity is not a matter for the few, but for the whole

Matthew 7:17-20, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Implications of the Gospel for the local church:

•  There is a difference between attending a local church and being part of the local church.

James 1:22-23 Hebrews 2:1 Philippians 2:1-4

• Through discernment, the local church safeguards the local church

 Galatians 6:1-2, Colossians 3:12-17,

• Through grace & knowledge, the local church grows together into maturity.

Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:11-16

• The local church presses on in faithfulness, towards Jesus Christ their Lord!

Philippians 3:12-17