• Philippians

    Philippians 2:19-30

    19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. 23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. 24 But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly. Timothy is an…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 2:12-18

    12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now 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 do for His good pleasure. This is not to work to gain your own salvation, but that you have received salvation, so do the things you ought, but it is God in you that works, not just by your power. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 2:5-11

    5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. We aren’t told to be humble and are expect to just know what or how.  Jesus, who is God, who was with God the Father in the beginning (John 1:1-3), first showed us…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 2:1-4

    1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Besides persevering with the hope that we have in Christ, another way to conduct ourselves, worthy of the gospel of Christ, is to be humble…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 1:27-30

    27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, We are not only to speak “Christianese,” we should be living a life that reflects Christ.  Jesus loves everyone and we are told to love your neighbor as yourself.  And it doesn’t matter who is watching or not, we should strive to be living epistles for the Gospel. 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 1:19-26

    19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Pray for our missionaries, they will get comfort from knowing that their brothers are thinking of them and are supporting them.  God will give them the Spirit and power to hold on through their troubles, but we can be a part of that through prayer. 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me,…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 1:12-18

    12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Even though Paul is a prisoner in Rome, he is spreading the Gospel.  No doubt by preaching Christ to whoever he meets and mostly be the way he lives even in prison.  He lives to serve Christ…

  • Philippians

    Philippians 1:1-11

    1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ,To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul opens his letters like all his others, with a prayer of grace and peace from Jesus.  It’s important to note that grace always comes before peace because there is no real peace until you receive the grace and forgiveness of God. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the…

  • Verses

    Philippians 4:8

    “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Have you ever noticed if you watch a scary movie, you have scary dreams, or at least a horror film like dream?  And if you was an action movie, your dream would have some kind of action in it?  That’s because it is what is on your mind and you have let into your mind.  That’s what this verse is saying to me, whatever you let…