Preparing for the Lord's Day
Completion
This Sunday, we turn our attention to one of the most comforting promises found in Scripture. In Philippians 1:6, Paul assures us:
"And I am sure that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6 ESV).
But why is Paul so confident? What grounds his certainty that God will complete the work of salvation He began in the lives of the Philippians? Similarly, why can we hold fast to believing that God will bring our salvation to its full completion? As we explore our text this week, we will discover that our confidence rests on being partners in grace, in suffering, and in love.
To prepare for Sunday's sermon, I encourage you to spend time this week reading and meditating upon Philippians 1:6-8, Isaiah 49:15-16, John 1:13, Romans 8:16-17, Hebrews 10:33-34, and Westminster Confession of Faith 17.
As we gather to worship the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit this Lord’s Day, we will join our hearts in song, singing the Hymn of Praise “Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord,” the Acclamation of Praise, “Great is the Lord” and the Hymn of Response “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.” Let us come to worship this Sunday prepared to hear God’s Word, to receive it in faith, to love and treasure it in our hearts, and to practice it in our lives that we may continue to glorify and enjoy Him!
Sermon Information
Text: Philippians 1:6-8
Title: Completion
Outline:
- Our Salvation is Secure Because We are Partners in Grace (v.7a)
- Our Salvation is Secure Because We are Partners in Suffering (v. 7b)
- Our Salvation is Secure Because We are Partners in Love (v. 8)