Re:Verse passage – Philippians 1:12-19 (day five)
“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,” Paul begins this section of his letter by declaring “gospel progress” is being made by his imprisonment. What does he mean by this term?
Gospel progress shifts attitudes and perspectives in the hearts and thoughts of believers from hopelessness and despair to joy and assurance (vs 18-19).
Gospel progress brings about courage and faithfulness in the actions and priorities of believers to boldly witness. (vs 14).
Gospel progress brings influence, awareness, and understanding of the message of Christ to non-believers (vs 13).
Are you experiencing gospel progress (joy, assurance)? Are those believers close to you experiencing gospel progress (courage, faithfulness)?
Are non-believers who are around you and who interact with you experiencing gospel progress (hearing and seeing the message of Christ)?
May gospel progress come to and through the Body of Christ at FBCSA!!
Amen!