It is the church leaders' responsibility to pass on Paul's greetings. Every church member is important; not one of them should be left out. He also passes on the greetings…
Following Christ is costly but Paul says he has learned to be content. He knows joy and peace in any circumstance, even writing from a prison cell. The secret is…
This world is not what it used to be. It was created as a paradise with no death but when Adam and Eve sinned the world was ruined as well.…
Worry is another thing that will rob the Christian of joy. Paul doesn't just say not to worry but to turn to God and pray. Prayer is not meditation or…
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back to this world and will make all things right. The world is not as it should be but when Jesus returns, the Christian…
A citizen of Philippi was also a citizen of Rome. Paul tells the church they are citizens of heaven. He had been warning about false teachers, and contrasts citizenship of…
Paul is not being arrogant but is telling the Philippians to follow him as one who is imperfect but pressing on, in contrast to the false teachers. Their end is…
Paul presents two contrasting pictures. The Christian can rest in Christ and know peace with God. However, these verses sound anything but restful. The Christian is running a race, focused…
Paul desired to know Christ more. When we become a Christian it is only the beginning. We become joined to Christ. His experience becomes ours. Having died and risen with…
Paul wants the Philippians to recognise Epaphroditus' service. He calls Epaphroditus his brother; one who bears the family likeliness of Christ. Are we seen to be like Christ in our…