Phil 4:1-4. Paul wrote these words during his own personal “lockdown” in Rome. Yet from prison, he could say “rejoice in the Lord always”. Christian joy and rejoicing is not based on circumstances but is found DESPITE our circumstances. We rejoice in the Lord, in the truth, the gospel, that our names are written in […]
Philippians 2:1-2. Paul writes to encourage the church in Philippi to be united in one mind and for one purpose. We explore what that looked like to the Philippians and also why and how we can apply those truths in our lives today.
Phil 1:19-28. While on one hand Paul considers the immeasurable blessing of going on to heaven, he also recognizes the privilege and need to remain here on earth with a ministry to people. He concludes that to live is Christ, holding the desire that Christ be magnified in his life and also in his death. […]
Phil 1:12-18. Paul wrote to the Philippians about a Joy that is not determined by outward circumstances. In fact, as Paul spoke of rejoicing in The Lord, he wrote from a Roman prison cell. Furthermore, Paul explained that his circumstances had worked for the furtherance of the gospel purpose. May we also be able to […]
Phil 1:1-11. Joy is a theme that runs through Philippians, often called “the letter of Joy”. Paul writes this letter from prison in Rome, demonstrating that Joy was not something determined by ones circumstances, but sourced in an inner life through Christ. As Christians, even when everything seems to be falling apart, we can be […]
