Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 5, 2021

Gospel Confidence

Philippians 1:1-11

-For God’s glory, let the biblical assurance of His capacity to finish what He starts shape the words you pray and the way you live.

1. Savor the Salutation (1-2)

• from servants to saints
• grace and peace

2. See the Settled Conviction that Shapes Biblical Praying (3-7)

• expressed through prayer with joy
• gratitude for gospel partnership
• grounded in the reality of verse 6: the “pivot” verse
• a fitting feeling

3. Seize the Privilege of Praying for Spiritual Growth (8-11)

• pray for supernatural love: empowered, abounding, informed, discriminating
• pray for supernatural conduct: pure, perceptive, produced, purposeful

4. So What?

• Prioritize participation with others in the promotion of the gospel.
• “Let the glory of the all glorious God be everything to you.” (Murray)
• “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to His feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore His praises sing. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting King!” (Henry Lyte, 1834)