Title: Heavenly Citizen's Life / Philippians 1:27
Contents
Title: Life of a Citizen of Heaven / Philippians 1:27
1, Citizen
2, one
3, cooperation
We believe that the three Baltic countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, have been in the world for over 50 years.
Independence was achieved after a long and patient struggle.
Israel is the nation that has experienced the most sadness without a country on earth.
Then these three Baltic countries can be said to be.
These are things that we have experienced desperately recently.
Through the newly independent Baltic countries, the people who are like citizens and citizens who are like citizens
The world is learning how important life is.
But our people seem to be a bit weird.
I got independence a long time ago and found my country.
However, in this small country, there is a big line that divides the north and south, and there is no
There is no resentment, but an invisible line is drawn between specific regions, and emotions are opposed.
have.
It's too easy to get feelings for the countries that have tormented our people.
seems to be forgetting
At this point, today's text teaches us a very precious truth.
have.
Based on the text, the title of the sermon was “Life of a Citizen of Heaven”.
1, Citizen
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The Apostle Paul used words that are difficult to translate into Korean in today's text.
It is the word "live".
"Fulfill your responsibilities as a citizen" Park Yoon-sun
"I live as a citizen" Full-time Lee
"Live as a Citizen" (Vincent .M.R.)
"Guard your conduct as a citizen" (Lighfoot)
This means to live a responsible and worthy life of the gospel of Christ.
At that time, Philippi was one of the many satellites of Rome, and it was particularly occupied by Roman citizenship.
It was a given place.
So these Philippians lived with great pride in being citizens of Rome.
it was throw
So the Philippians tried their best to adapt to the Greek culture, and the Romans
History also shows that we did our best to fulfill our civic duties and responsibilities.
It is also proven in the Bible.
In Acts 16:20-21, when the Apostle Paul first tried to preach the gospel to the Philippi region,
it's a thing
Many took the apostles and brought them before their superiors,
“These men, being Jews, have greatly disturbed our city, so that we, the Romans,
It is conveying customs that cannot be received or practiced.”
To the saints of the Philippian church, you have become citizens of Rome.
Just as we live our lives with pride and responsibly, we are now in Christ
Since you have become a citizen of the kingdom of heaven through the gospel of
“But our citizenship is in heaven, from which the Savior, Jesus
waiting for Christ"
The writer of Hebrews also made a meaningful statement.
In Hebrews 11:9-10
"By faith, as if he was in a foreign country..."
“For he was looking for a city with a foundation, which God had designed and built.”
These are sayings that our citizenship is not on this earth.
Our citizenship is in heaven, and here we are temporary strangers, and heaven's sovereignty
It was only for a short while as an ambassador.
Even in the world, those who become citizens have obligations to those who become citizens.
The same goes for heavenly people.
A citizen of heaven has the duty of a citizen of heaven.
Heavenly citizens must live according to the laws of heaven.
What is the life of this heavenly citizen like?
The true life of this heavenly citizen is well explained in the text.
It is in verse 27.
“Only live worthy of the gospel of Christ, because I
Even though you are away, you stand with one heart and of one accord for the sake of the gospel
cooperation,” he said.
2, one (body = mind)
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In verse 27, the apostle Paul said, “When I come to you and see your life,
And when I go away with you and hear the news, you will
It is to live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Yes.
It's our duty to say who sees and who reports what we do.
If you do it reluctantly, it cannot be called a true duty.
Whoever sees it or not, fulfills his duty, that is, his duty as a citizen of the kingdom of heaven.
will be.
The first of these duties is to "stand firm in the faith of the gospel with one heart."
The word “one heart” here refers to the mind and body together.
Therefore, our hearts and bodies must stand firm on the faith of the gospel together.
That is.
The most important element of a heavenly citizen is the foundation on which he or she stands.
Even if the laws of the United States are good or bad, we Koreans will follow the laws of the United States.
You can't live by keeping it.
The people must live by their laws.
From our Lord, "Everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven.
No, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter."
(Matthew 7:21) He said.
However, today's Christians live worthy of a secular society.
Live sensitively to the fashion of the times
that human lust cannot be restrained
can see.
The world we all live in can be different.
However, regardless of our worldly major, we all
You must stand firm in your faith.
This means that my home must stand on the gospel
My workplace must also stand on the gospel
This means that my major must also stand on the gospel.
The second meaning of single mind refers to the single mind of the citizens rather than the individual mind.
Heaven is a bigger country than Rome was a great country.
It is said that citizens of this great country should be of one accord among the citizens.
will be.
This means that all of us here must be of one mind and one heart.
However, it is very difficult to become one because people have so many thoughts.
Therefore, becoming one must also be centered on the gospel of Christ.
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3, cooperation
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Verse 27 together
“Only ye live worthy of the gospel of Christ, because I
Even though you are away, you stand with one heart and of one accord for the sake of the gospel
Cooperation and "Amen!
Here is the word cooperation.
What a wonderful and inspiring word.
I thought that cooperation is the most wonderful life among the lives of citizens of heaven.
try it
The word cooperation as used here refers to the kind of cooperation that is found in athletic fields.
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An example is a soccer game.
A soccer game consists of 11 players per team.
Of course, you can also hire candidates.
It's the same as in other games, but in this football, each player's position is different.
If there is a munjik
I have a fullback
And there is a linker in front of it
There is also a forward striker.
While maintaining their place in different positions, and for each other
Soccer is a game that can only be won when there is a good connection of help.
will be.
Such is the church where our citizens of heaven gather and live.
We all have different jobs.
Our gifts are also different.
But our goals are all the same.
Victory for Christ!
For that victory, we must cooperate in the faith of the gospel.
Gospel Faith!
We must cooperate in the life of preaching the good news of God.