Lose to Win
02/10/17 07:44
Sunday, I gave a message on the whole book of Philippians in the church in Quito where the young migrants from Capulispungo come together. I like to use pictures rather than bullet points, as the pictures communicate much better. The message: You have to lose in order to win. In chapter 3 of Philippians, Paul purposely lost all his Pharisee background in order to know Christ. And he ended up with a group of disciples. In chapter 2, Jesus gave up his heavenly position and identity, lost his life on the cross, and gained a family, the church, as well as his renewed glory in heaven. In chapter 1, Paul gave up his liberty, and was put in chains. As a result, he gained access to Rome, taught many more disciples, and wrote half of the new testament. The way of the cross is to lose your life in order to gain it.
