Philippians 2 (Part 14) Work Out the Salvation That Was Given to You

Four Barriers Regarding the Word of God:

1. Satanic barrier.

2. Physical barrier.

3. Carnality barrier.

4. Attitude barrier.

Distractions to the Word of God:

1. Temporal concerns.

2. Elusions.

3. Lust, greed.

Preparation: Preparing for studying or hearing the Word of God.

1. We ask the how much question.

2. We ask the how important question.

Philippians 2:1-5: Requirement for Right Mental Attitude.

Philippians 2:10-11: The Authority of Jesus Christ:

• Universal.

• Unchallenged.

Philippians 2:12-13: The Right Attitude is the Believer’s Duty.

Philippians 2:14-16: The Believer’s Calling.

• What to avoid, v. 14.

• What to attain, v. 15.

• What to anticipate, v. 16.

Philippians 2:17: the Believer’s Sacrifice.