Saints of God in All Houses

The final verses of Philippians close Paul's letter with a greeting that reveals something remarkable about the reach of the gospel. The saints in Philippi are greeted by believers with Paul, and even by members of Caesar's household. In those simple words we see the power of Christ's kingdom. The gospel had penetrated the very house of the Roman emperor, the same empire that persecuted the church. In this sermon from Philippians 4:21-23, Rev. Joby Fowler explores how the grace of God gathers saints from every tribe, language, and background into one household of faith. Christian fellowship begins with a greeting but grows into something deeper. It grows into hospitality, reconciliation, forgiveness, and shared life among those redeemed by Christ. The church becomes a place where former strangers become brothers and sisters who will share eternity together in the presence of God. This message also addresses the biblical truth that the gospel overturns every false measure of human worth. The unity of the church is not grounded in ethnicity, culture, language, or earthly status. It is grounded in grace. The same grace that rescued the Apostle Paul, the chief of sinners, rescues men and women from every nation and household. And that grace teaches the church to welcome one another, to pursue peace, and to labor together for the growth of Christ's kingdom. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: [email protected]