Striving Together for the Faith

“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel…” (Philippians 1:27; NKJV)

Striving Together for the Faith

“…in one spirit…” – pneuma – 5. universally, the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of anyone; the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire (Thayer’s)

- “And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul…” (Acts 4:32; NKJV)

“…with one mind…” – psuchee – the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (Thayer’s)

–“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 2:5; NKJV)

–“But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16; NKJV)

“…striving together…” – sunathleo -  to wrestle in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to seek jointly (Strong’s);  to strive at the same time with another (Thayer’s).

“…for the faith of the gospel…”

–The facts to believe, the commands to obey and the promises to receive of the gospel of Christ.

–The faith (the conviction) we have in the gospel (the good news of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ).

Question:  Who are we?

Answer:  We are a team!

Together
Everybody
Accomplishes
More

Components of Teamwork

1.Good Leadership – Our Eldership!
2.Common Purpose – seek & save the lost!
3.Plan of Action – plant, water, pray!
4.Well-defined Roles – know your role!
5.Execution – use your gifts!