Ben Gutierrez
DOCTOR
“I reluctantly embraced the moment I parted ways with you all – an exceptional class of Sophomores – as you were truly memorable for your passion and conviction for the Word of God and to live out the applications of the Book of Philippians. During my time with you, I challenged you to continually “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Now, you must go into the field of life and execute God’s game plan for your lives! I remind you of our “ten huddles” and that you are my “joy and crown (i.e. victor’s crown)” (Philippians 4:1) as long as you live out God’s Word long after our time studying Philippians has concluded.
I leave you now with these two biblical encouragements:
‘Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling’ (Philippians 2:12) ‘Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel’ (Philippians 1:27)
… I can’t wait to hear how the Lord has used you for His glory in the years to come!”
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