Now we get to the core of things. We have arrived at God’s eternal purpose for us. The problem, of course, is that like many of the truly important things shown us by the Holy Spirit, scripture only points us … Continue reading →
Philippians 3:9–11 That at the end I may be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in the Messiah, the righteousness from God that depends on … Continue reading →
Philippians 3:2–3 Watch out for those dogs, those evil doers who mutilate the flesh. For we who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Jesus the Messiah are the ones who are truly circumcised because we put no … Continue reading →
Chapter Two; Verse 1–2 If there is any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship in the Spirit? Any brotherly love and compassion? Then complete my joy by being of one mind, one love, united in … Continue reading →
Examine your thoughts When you ask yourself a serious question, listen to the answers you get. Let’s take a simple question like, “Should I marry this woman?” Or “Should I accept this job offer?” How would you know? You certainly … Continue reading →
Verse 1:22–23 If I continue to live in the flesh it will mean fruitful work for me. But which one to choose perplexes me. My desire is to go and be with Jesus, for that is far better. Here he … Continue reading →
Verse 1:21 For me to live is the Kingdom of God and to die is even better Here I use the phrase Kingdom of God because in the context of this statement it is clear that Paul is talking about … Continue reading →
Chapter 1: Verses 7–14 It is right for me to feel like this about you, because you mean a great deal to me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense of the Gospel. God knows how I long to … Continue reading →
Philippians 1:6 I am confident that Jesus will complete what he started in you and bring you to maturity This is a statement of a type that was common in the first century after Christ which we have lost in … Continue reading →
Today we start our study of Philippians. These will be updated excerpts from Finding the Power to Believe Chapter 1:1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus the Messiah, to all the saints in Jesus who are at Philippi, including the … Continue reading →