A. The Pattern for a Sanctified Walk (1:27) In the earlier verses in this chapter, Paul acknowledged he had a desire to depart and be with Christ, which was far better, but he recognized their need for him to continue to live in order to minister to their needs. On...
A. The Assurance of Deliverance (1:19) 1. The Prayers of Believers (1:19a) The Apostle is certain of deliverance from his present condition. Hear the confidence in his, “For I KNOW (instinctively) that this shall turn to my salvation (deliverance).” He is...
This section of the epistle is a divine commentary on the practical realities of Romans 8:28. In his earlier epistle Paul had written, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His...
The transition from praise and thanksgiving to prayer and supplication should always be a smooth one as Paul here demonstrates. After his time of thanksgiving to God for past and present blessings, the Apostle petitions God in regard to certain basic needs for the...
“I thank my God”—What an unusual way to begin a letter written in prison by a faithful messenger of Christ who is no longer free to travel and establish churches as he had been doing for many years. Surely he is a living example of the admonition he...
The introduction of the epistle makes known the writer, the Apostle Paul, and Timothy his companion, presenting them as bondslaves of Jesus Christ. The addressees include all of the saints in Philippi with their spiritual leaders. As members of the body of Christ in...
