Join Matt Edmundson and Anna Kettle on Crowd Church as they discuss the challenges of living a life worthy of the Gospel amidst the changing seasons. Explore the profound insights from Pete Farrington's talk on Philippians, focusing on humility, unity, and the transformative power of the Gospel.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:05 Tech Team Shoutout
3:57 Bible Reading
6:30 Living Worthy of the Gospel
10:02 The Humility of Christ
15:10 Salvation and Destruction
19:16 The Gospel's Offence
24:10 Christmas and the Incarnation
29:54 Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel
35:59 The Offence of the Gospel
40:40 Substitution and Atonement
45:09 Jesus' Humanity
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Show Notes
Welcome and Introduction
- Host Matt Edmundson welcomes listeners to Crowd Church on a dreary evening in Liverpool.
- Anna Kettle shares her dislike for the clock changes and her determination to maintain a summer vibe.
Exploration of Philippians
- The episode continues the series on the book of Philippians, focusing on part three.
- Pete Farrington reads and discusses Philippians 1:27 to 2:13, emphasising living a life worthy of the Gospel.
Key Themes from Pete Farrington's Talk
- The importance of unity and humility among believers, as highlighted by Paul.
- The concept of living a life that reflects the Gospel's values.
- The profound humility of Christ, who became human to save humanity.
Discussion and Reflections
- Matt and Anna reflect on the humility of God becoming human, especially relevant with the upcoming Christmas season.
- They discuss the challenges and implications of living a life worthy of the Gospel.
- The conversation touches on the collective versus individualistic understanding of God's love.
Audience Engagement and Questions
- Addressing why the Gospel might cause offence due to its challenging nature.
- Discussion on the theological concept of substitution and how Jesus took on humanity's sins.
- Exploration of why Jesus chose to experience human life from birth.
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Keywords:
Crowd Church, living worthy of the gospel, Pete Farrington, Philippians, humility of Christ, incarnation, substitution, atonement, Christian faith, offence of the gospel, divine exchange, righteousness of God, Jesus' humanity, temptation, salvation, destruction, unity in Christ, selflessness, serving others, Christ's humiliation, God's love, eternal life, forgiveness, Christian living, biblical wisdom
