If Living is Christ, Dying is Gain!
Philippians 1:21-30
A. Paul’s Example - Christ-centered life = productive for the Lord
2 Cor. 5:1–8
B. Paul’s Exhortation – Live worthy of the gospel!
i. It’s worth fighting for – v. 27
Ephesians 6:11-18
ii. It promotes Christian unity
iii. It extends God’s reputation
iv. It communicates good testimony
v. It disarms opposing unbelievers
C. Paul’s Warning – Expect Suffering
John 16:33; 2 Tim. 3:12
II. Dying is Gain – What Does It Mean? – vv. 23, 29-30.
A. Joining the Lord face to face
B. Proclaiming the gospel
Death is only a gain for those for whom Christ is life!