Philippians: Introduction, Chapter 1:1-11 August 5, 2019 This book is Very Encouraging Words for us, Jesus Saints Background – Paul wrote the Book of Philippians, a prison epistle Paul was in prison or under house arrest in Rome, Nero’s prisoner. Paul primary purpose in writing this letter was to thank the Philippians for the gift they had sent him upon…
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Philippians: Chapter 1:12-30
Philippians: Chapter 1:12-30 August 5, 2019 Suffering from Persecutions, their extreme poverty but very generous. Rejoicing in Spite of Suffering We really cannot appreciate the next several verses unless we can put ourselves in the shoes of Philippian Christians. It had been at least four years since they had seen Paul; they had heard rumors of the things…
Philippians 2:1-30
Philippians 2:1-30 June 1, 2019 Paul focuses on the relationships among believers. It is a matter of unity and during a time of war and we are at war. Satan. It is a letter to us. Christ’s Example of Humility Philippians 2:1-2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if…
Philippians 3:1-21
Philippians 3:1-21 June 22, 2019 The third chapter of this prison epistle of Philippians is probably the most encouraging and beloved chapter of Paul’s letter. It lays out some of the most important doctrines of the Christian life. It also unveils, in stirring language, Paul’s own key personal goal: to know and serve the Lord Jesus. His key challenge is…
Philippians 4:1-23
Philippians 4:1-23 July 20, 2019 Paul’s Closing Chapter, final encouragement and prayer Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Paul uses the word, Crown, as given to an athlete who had won the race, because they stand fast in the Lord, were encouraging to Him. Paul uses the…