Section 8
Christ. Christ is the unique sun, and the church is the moon reflecting Him. Praise the Lord that we have a source of light to reflect!
HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE
In Philippians 2:16 Paul speaks of "holding forth the word of life." The Greek word for "hold ing forth" also means applying, presenting, offer ing. As God's children, we need to present the word of life to others. The word of life is very dif ferent from doctrine in dead letters. The word of life is the living breathing of God (2 Tim. 3:16), the Spirit who gives life (John 6:63). According to Philippians 2 we have the Lord Jesus as our pattern (vv. 6-11), we have God operating in us (v. 13), we are God's children possessing God's life and the divine nature (v. 15), we are luminaries qualified to reflect the divine light of Christ (v. 15), and we have the word of life to hold forth, to present to others (v. 16). What a divine and rich provision! By such we are well able to carry out God's salvation to the full extent.
FOR THE APOSTLE'S BOASTING
IN THE DAY OF CHRIST
If we hold forth Christ as the word of life, the apostle will be able to boast in the day of Christ