But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need; because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We left off a few weeks ago with the apostle Paul instructing believers to do all things without grumbling or disputing and to live above reproach even among a wicked generation (cf: Phil 2: 14-16). He continues with his exhortation, by writing:...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Sometimes a passage of Scripture may hit us right between the eyes, and when it does we must humbly accept what the Spirit is telling us. For me, this is one of those passages because it’s something I often struggle with. Do all things...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In the verses leading up to today’s passage, we were told of the incredible humility our Savior exhibited by dying on the cross, His subsequent exaltation by the Father to the name (authority) above every other, and that every person who has...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last time, we saw the incredible sacrifice and awe-inspiring humility Christ exhibited by becoming obedient to the Father, even to the point of death on a cross (cf: Phil 2:5-8). From here, we are given a glimpse into the heavenlies and the events...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As we head into the most important week of remembrance and celebration for believers, we come to an incredible passage in Philippians that not only helps us consider the gravity of Christ’s sacrifice, which started long before the cross, but...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As we study scripture even passively, we learn that the true believer’s life is marked by surrender to God’s will and love of others. We see this from the mouth of our Lord in verses like Matthew 7:21 and John 13:34-35, and from the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul closed out chapter 1 of Philippians by telling his readers that it had been granted to them to suffer for Christ just as he was. We previously saw how the word granted was to be understood as a gift, a blessing, and even favor (see Phil...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I’ve heard it said that the Bible was written for believers. While it certainly contains powerful truths that apply to every human, I believe this statement is generally true. Why? Because to understand, appreciate, and live by...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
