Philippians 4:4-5, “'Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your...
Philippians
A Disagreement Between Two Women
Philippians 4:2-3, “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you...
Standing Firm in the Lord
Philippians 4:1, “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm...
We Must Work Out Our Own Salvation
Philippians 2:12-13, “12 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, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good...
The Incarnation
Philippians 2:5-11, "5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the...
The Form of God
Philippians 2:5–6, “5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,” Christ is more than a mere model, but He is a model for our behavior nonetheless....
Christian Humility
Philippians 2:3–4, "3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Due to the fallen nature that we inherit by...
Proving Our Salvation
Philippians 2:1–2, “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” Having expressed...
Belief and Suffering
Philippians 1:29-30 ESV, “29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.” Paul is reminding those in...
A Sign of Destruction and Salvation
Philippians 1:28, “and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.” Roman citizenship was no trifling matter for first-century people, and the Roman Empire valued loyalty to...
A Life Worthy of the Gospel
Philippians 1:27, “27 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,” As we...
A Cause to Glory in Christ Jesus
Philippians 1:25–26, “25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.” As we saw in Philippians...
The Christian’s Conflicting Desires
Philippians 1:21-24, “21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for...
Finishing Strong
Philippians 1:18b-20, “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage...
Monitor Your Motives
Philippians 1:15-18a, “Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely but thinking to afflict...