Philippians 4B: Putting It All Together “ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Read more
Philippians 4: The Guarded, Secure Mind We have so far in our study seen the types of mind, attitude or outlook we must develop in order to work out our salvation. Paul said we need a single mind. Singleness of purpose is the first key. (Philippians 1) Paul writes we need a submissive mind and … Read more
Philippians 3B: This One Thing Have you decided what is the one most important thing in your life? Paul shares with us what is the one most important thing in his life. The one thing that is first and foremost. Last week we saw having less of the world, having less of our old nature … Read more
Philippians 3: Out of Loss Comes Gain Jesus said in John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that you may have life, and have it to the more abundantly.” And in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the … Read more
Philippians 2 B: The In’s and Out’s 0f the Christian Life Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi is known as a letter of ‘joy’. It is a missionary ‘thank-you- letter’ for a gift from the church. As a missionary, Paul then reports on the progress of his work while under house arrest in Rome … Read more
Philippians 2: The Battle for the Mind Now Paul has revealed the secret of joy in unfavorable circumstances in chapter 1: it is the SINGLE MIND. He was always looking for God in whatever situation and circumstances he found himself. When unfavorable circumstances come into our lives, we must develop the same single mind Paul … Read more
Philippians 1 B: Looking for God Have you ever been disappointed? Of course you probably have. Not sure what disappointed you- or how disappointed you were, but let us consider Paul’s situation. Rome was the center and hub of the great Roman Empire. Here was Paul’s desire and goal: “After all this happened, Paul decided … Read more
Philippians 1: As we begin our study of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, let’s review the history of Philippi. It was named after Philip of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Philip captured the city in 358 BC from the Thracians. Later around 42 BC Marc Antony and Octavius would defeat Brutus … Read more
Press On: A Study in Philippians Crisis is not a word we are particularly fond of- especially when it is our crisis. Yet Jesus never promised us a proverbial rose garden, did He? Jesus told us in plain language, almost to the point of bluntness: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, … Read more