Title: Joy in DeathText: Philippians 1:18b-26

Notes:

Some Guiding Principles

1. Christians view death through the lendse of a transformed life.

• Christ becomes the ultimate source of joy.
• Christ becomes the reference point for living.

For to me to live is Christ.

2. Christians see death as the measn to a joyous end.

• Death makes possible and alternative way of living.
• Death leads to a glorious destination.

3. Christians see death as an incentive for living.

• We are free to serve others for the sake of their joy.
• We are better equipped to invest our time in things that matter most.