Church notes - 24th January 2021
2 Corinthians 12:9
Philippians 1
vs 27
Citizens of heaven - (in Greek and some translations)
Philippi - It was in Greece, but it was a very Roman city. Host to a military base and a large population of retired soldiers.
Roman Citizenship
Right of participation.
Roman Culture
- Public honour/public shame
- Competition for approval and avoiding shame.
Paul's public profile had grown, Christianity's had grown too.
But the Emperor was Nero!
vs 17
Paul wasn't condoning preaching Christ out of selfish ambition.
vs 27
Citizenship in Heaven
Identity should be built around our relationship with God, as followers of Christ. We need to be active together. Declaring the Gospel. Church is to be the purpose of our lives. We're not to be an audience for an hour on Sundays. We are being changed by God.
Culture
It is different to Roman Culture.
What about Australian culture?
Both good and bad.
Vs 9 - 11
This is a prayer we should pray more.