5 Questions to Determine if You're Participating in the Gospel

Of all the churches connected to Paul's ministry, what made the one in Philippi so special anyway?

Glad you asked. They participated in the gospel, while many churches did not.

The Roman believers hypocritically judged others, refused to repent (turn from their sin), and had constant dissensions. They were about selfish ambition rather than gospel ambition.

The Corinthian church was full of division and perpetually immature Christians. There were many there who acted like they didn't know Jesus at all, let alone love Him.

The Galatian church kept forgetting the gospel. They would just try to be good on their own.

Based on all this, here are some questions to help you discern if you're participating in the gospel:

1. Do you often notice what other people are doing wrong; but rarely experience the need to repent of your own sinful ways?
Gospel participants see their own sin more clearly than anyone else's.

2. When you make decisions, do you lean first toward what is best for you, or what will advance the gospel, make it known, communicate it, etc.?

3. Does your presence bring disunity or unity when you're in a group of Christians?

Gossip and the tendency to stir up trouble where there is none brings gospel participation to a halt.

4. Is your faith stronger, your knowledge of God greater, your love for others deeper than it was at this time last year?

Participation will bring growth.

5. Do you think you can be good apart from the gospel?
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Enjoy your day!