What are the things that influence you? What are the things that you are willing to stand up for? It is the things that are most important that will affect us, and we will defend them with all of our passion. In Paul's letter to the Philippian church, he prayerfully reminds them of how the grace of God has affected them causing their love for Jesus to grow, along with their desire to defend his gospel. Are you passionately taking a stand?

Outline

1. Affections and Apologetics in Fellowship (v.7)
2. Affections and Apologetics in Prayer (v.8-9)
3. Affections and Apologetics in Growth (vv 10-11)