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-The second choice these two men made was to “grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” as stated in 2 Peter 3:18. -As the first choice they made was a one time decision, this involves many decisions, made on a daily basis. -The daily decision to expose themselves to the teaching of God’s word insured their spiritual growth. Paul did so by conistent study whereas Timothy sat under Paul’s teaching until he, undertaking the responsibilities of a pastor, did his own studying.

-The second choice these two men made was to “grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” as stated in 2 Peter 3:18. -As the first choice they made was a one time decision, this involves many decisions, made on a daily basis. -The daily decision to expose themselves to the teaching of God’s word insured their spiritual growth. Paul did so by conistent study whereas Timothy sat under Paul’s teaching until he, undertaking the responsibilities of a pastor, did his own studying.

-The second choice these two men made was to “grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” as stated in 2 Peter 3:18. -As the first choice they made was a one time decision, this involves many decisions, made on a daily basis. -The daily decision to expose themselves to the teaching of God’s word insured their spiritual growth. Paul did so by conistent study whereas Timothy sat under Paul’s teaching until he, undertaking the responsibilities of a pastor, did his own studying.

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Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 2 Before You Begin Your Study… “Be filled with the Spirit…” Eph 5:18

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 3 Before You Begin Your Study… “God is Spirit and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit and in Truth.” John 4:24 NASB The Spirit is the Holy Spirit Truth is the Scripture

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 4 Before You Begin Your Study… “God is Spirit and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit and in Truth.” John 4:24 NASB “If we confess, cite, acknowledge, or name our sins [to God the Father] He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 RBT

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 5 Name your sins to God the Father. Opening Prayer Before You Begin Your Study…

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Ruins of Philippi

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Chapter 1:1 Part A Ruins of Philippi

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians The Salutation

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians The Salutation Philippians 1:1-2

Philippians 1:1 Outline

Philippians 1:1 Outline Introduction

Philippians 1:1 Outline Introduction God Promotes

Philippians 1:1 Outline Introduction God Promotes Slaves of Christ

Philippians 1:1 Outline Introduction God Promotes Slaves of Christ Sanctification "In Christ"

Philippians 1:1 Outline Introduction God Promotes Slaves of Christ Sanctification The Local Church

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 16 Introduction Routine Salutation?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 17 Introduction Routine Salutation? Beloved Friends, How are you? I am fine.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 18 Introduction Routine Salutation?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 19 Introduction Routine Salutation? Letter of Friendship

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 20 Introduction Routine Salutation? Letter of Friendship This salutation is far from routine.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 21 Introduction Routine Salutation? Letter of Friendship This salutation is far from routine. This reminds us of our unique relationship with Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 22 Introduction The writers identify themselves. Routine Salutation? Letter of Friendship This salutation is far from routine. This reminds us of our unique relationship with Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 23 Introduction The writers identify themselves. The recipients are identified as believers in Philippi. Routine Salutation? Letter of Friendship This salutation is far from routine. This reminds us of our unique relationship with Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 24 God

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 25 God Promotes Prepared Believers God promotes all prepared believers.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 26 God Promotes Prepared Believers God promotes all prepared believers.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 27 God Promotes Prepared Believers God promotes all prepared believers. God promoted 2 believers with spiritual gifts of communication.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 28 God Promotes Prepared Believers “Paul and Timothy…” (NASB)

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 29 God Promotes Prepared Believers “Paul and Timothy…” (NASB)

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 30 God Promotes Prepared Believers “Paul and Timothy…” (NASB) “paulo=j kai\ timo/qeoj…”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 31 God Promotes Prepared Believers “Paul and Timothy…” (NASB) “paulo=j kai\ timo/qeoj…” “PAULOS KAI TIMOTHEOS…”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 32 Notes on Use of the Greek

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 33 Notes on Use of the Greek The New Testament was written primarily in the Koine Greek.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 34 Notes on Use of the Greek The New Testament was written primarily in the Koine Greek. Why use the Greek when many good translations abound?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 35 Notes on Use of the Greek The New Testament was written primarily in the Koine Greek. Why use the Greek when many good translations abound? Many times an expanded translation delineates the source of a doctrine or an application.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 36 Notes on Use of the Greek The New Testament was written primarily in the Koine Greek. Why use the Greek when many good translations abound? Many times an expanded translation delineates the source of a doctrine or an application. Some translations are inaccurate.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 37 Notes on Use of the Greek The New Testament was written primarily in the Koine Greek. Why use the Greek when many good translations abound? Many times an expanded translation delineates the source of a doctrine or an application. Some translations are inaccurate. It is necessary to clarify points of doctrine which are only evident in the Greek.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 38 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 39 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj pauloj PAULOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 40 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj pauloj PAULOS Transliterated: “Paul”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 41 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj pauloj PAULOS Transliterated: “Paul” Proper Noun

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 42 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj pauloj PAULOS Transliterated: “Paul” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 43 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj pauloj PAULOS Transliterated: “Paul” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular Nominative of Appellation

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 44 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj kai\ KAI

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 45 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj kai\ KAI Paratactic Connective Conjunction

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 46 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj kai\ KAI Paratactic Connective Conjunction Connects Words of Equal Rank Translated: “and”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 47 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj kai\ KAI Paratactic Connective Conjunction Connects Words of Equal Rank Translated: “and”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 48 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj TIMOTHEOS THEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 49 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” TIMOTHEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 50 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” Proper Noun TIMOTHEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 51 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular TIMOTHEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 52 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular Nominative of Appellation TIMOTHEOS THEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 53 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular Nominative of Appellation He accompanied Paul during this Roman imprisonment. TIMOTHEOS THEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 54 pauloj kai\ timo/qeoj timo/qeoj Transliterated: “Timothy” Proper Noun Nominative Masculine Singular Nominative of Appellation He accompanied Paul during this Roman imprisonment. Timothy was the Philippians’ first pastor-teacher. TIMOTHEOS THEOS

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 55 Translation:

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 56 Translation: “Paul and Timothy…”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 57 Promotion Principles

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 58 Promotion Principles Why does God promote certain people?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 59 Promotion Principles Why does God promote certain people? Paul was promoted to apostle.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 60 Promotion Principles Why does God promote certain people? Paul was promoted to apostle. Timothy was promoted to pastor-teacher.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 61 Promotion Principles Why does God promote certain people? Why does God seemingly bless some people with promotion but not others?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 62 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Will you choose to grow up spiritually?

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 63 Promotion Principles Your Spiritual Gift Volition: Your Freedom of Choice

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 64 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 65 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice God uses people who make right choices.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 66 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice God uses people who make right choices. God used Paul and Timothy because they made right choices.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 67 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 68 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. A One-Time Faith Decision

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 69 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. A One-Time Faith Decision Paul was evangelized on the Damascus road by Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 70 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. A One-Time Faith Decision Paul was evangelized on the Damascus road by Jesus Christ. Timothy was evangelized by his grandmother.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 71 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. “Grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 RBT

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 72 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. “Grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 RBT Spiritual Growth Demands Daily Decisions

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 73 Promotion Principles Volition: Your Freedom of Choice Believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. “Grow in grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 RBT Spiritual Growth Demands Daily Decisions Spiritual Growth Insured God’s Operational Will for Their Lives

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 74 Promotion Principles Paul and Timothy exploited God’s grace to the maximum.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 75 Promotion Principles Paul and Timothy exploited God’s grace to the maximum. God only uses prepared people.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 76 Promotion Principles Paul and Timothy exploited God’s grace to the maximum. God only uses prepared people. “Grow in grace and knowledge our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 77 Promotion Principles Paul and Timothy exploited God’s grace to the maximum. God only uses prepared people. “Grow in grace and knowledge our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity, Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 NASB

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 78 Promotion Requires Preparation

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 79 Promotion Requires Preparation Gifts of Communication

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 80 Promotion Requires Preparation Gifts of Communication Pastor-Teacher Evangelism

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 81 Promotion Requires Preparation Gifts of Communication Pastor-Teacher Evangelism Require More Preparation

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 82 Promotion Requires Preparation Gifts of Communication Pastor-Teacher Evangelism Require More Preparation Most Important Factor: Spiritual Maturity

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 83 Promotion Requires Preparation Gifts of Communication Pastor-Teacher Evangelism Require More Preparation Most Important Factor: Spiritual Maturity Spiritual maturity only comes through cognition of God’s Word.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 84 Promotion Requires Preparation God will always promote you in your area of capacity.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 85 Promotion Requires Preparation God will always promote you in your area of capacity. God promoted Paul and Timothy because of: Faith in Christ Spiritual Growth

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 86 Promotion Requires Preparation God will always promote you in your area of capacity. God promoted Paul and Timothy because of: Faith in Christ Spiritual Growth Formal Preparation in the Area of Spiritual Gifting

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 87 Promotion Requires Preparation God will always promote you in your area of capacity. God promoted Paul and Timothy. God always promotes the prepared believer.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 88 Promotion Requires Preparation God will always promote you in your area of capacity. God promoted Paul and Timothy. God always promotes the prepared believer. Therefore, God will promote you when you are prepared.

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 89 Philippians 1:1 “Paul and Timothy”

Philippians 1:1 Lesson 1 90 Relevant Studies Paul Timothy Promotion

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