Conference audio and notes are available the annual PA Men’s and Women’s retreat, hosted by Fairview Bible Church- Erie, PA March 13-15, 2019.
For the general session and men’s classes, Gene’s topic was “Redeeming the Time” – which comes from Eph 5:15-16 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2003
Profiles in Providence #8
Philippians are Paul's "joy and crown" (Phi 4:1). Five crowns possible as part of our rewards: (1) Imperishable crown (1Co 9:25); (2) Crown of life - abundant life in eternity (Jam 1:12, Rev 2:10); (3) Crown of Joy - witnessing crown (1Th 2:19, 1Pe 3:15); (4) Crown of Righteousness (2Ti 4:8) - finishing the race by what He does in us ; Crown of Glory (1Pe 5:4) - ministry crown. "Content" means sufficiency borrowed from Greek stoics (Phi 4:11-13). 3 steps to contentment: (1) "I have learned" - discipleship (Phi 4:11); (2) "I know how" (Phi 4:12) - skill of wisdom - living life God's way; (3) "I can do all things" (Phi 4:13) - "can do" (the power of God) "strengthening" our lives (giving us ability). (Ecc 10:10). A sharp axe is wisdom.
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: James 1:12, Ecclesiastes 10:10, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:12, Philippians 4:11, Philippians 4:11-13, Revelation 2:10
From Series: "Philippians - Profiles in Providence - Florida 2008"
Philippians 1:12 starts out "Now I want you to know brethren that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the Gospel". It's a key verse in the letter Paul wrote to those faithful believers while he was in chains.
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For women’s classes, Nan taught “Safeguarding Your Soul” – motivated by Phi 2:5 “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”