An Introduction toIn Christ Alone

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer

WelcomeThank you for joining us!

LCMS Youth GatheringJuly 16-20, 2016

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 Questions • New Appreciation

• Book of Philippians’ Themes

• Philippians in the context of today’s church

Question #1“In your time studying

Philippians for the thematicpaper, what was something in

Paul’s letter youappreciated as never before?”

Question #2“In your paper, you focused on

a number of‘themes’ from the Book of

Philippians.  What arethose themes and how are they

important in theletter?”

Question #2Chains

TearsFriends

EnemiesPolitics

DeathChrist

Question #2• True and abiding JOY in life, suffering and death• Genuine UNITY through utter HUMILITY• Undeserved GRACE received only through• Divine Power to ‘press on towards the goal’ despite

earthly resistance• All-Sufficient Strength to SERVE selflessly and

sacrificially

Question #3“What does Philippians and the

theme “ChristAlone” say specifically to

young people in thechurch about the Christian

faith?”

Q & A

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Thematic Paper on www.lcmsgathering.com soon.

Join us next time:Topic: Starting at the

EndPresenter: Brad AllesWhen: October 8 @ 12

pm CDT Where:

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