SEEKING THE INTERESTS OF CHRIST JESUS: A CRITICAL HISTORICAL STUDY OF PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30
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Gospel Ministry, Unity, Interests of Christ JesusAbstract
In Christian's history, the ministry of the Gospel has always been an inseparable part and has often been voiced by clergy and theologians. Gospel ministry is a topic of discussion that continues to resonate in various Christian forums in various regions. In Philippians 2:19-30 Paul also voiced that the Gospel Ministry should be an ongoing part of the life of the Philippian congregation. In the discourse about the ministry of the Gospel, Philippians 2:19-30 shows that Paul presents his fellow servants Timothy and Epaphroditus as a model to describe the unity among the ministers of the Gospel. In this way, the text of Philippians 2:19-30 can be understood as a proclamation in creating unity in the midst of the task of serving the Gospel. This text is also Paul's advice to inspire readers to continually seek unity that is integral to 'the interests of Christ Jesus' in His congregation. The Christian community needs to emerge partnership in order to realizing God's mission for the world.
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