Following the Right Examples

Philippians 3:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. 18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is … Continue reading Following the Right Examples

Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil

Philippians 3:2-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “2Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh! 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4though I myself could have such … Continue reading Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil

If Any Fellowship with The Spirit

Philippians 2:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition … Continue reading If Any Fellowship with The Spirit

Test and Prove What is Best

The Context The apostle Paul was writing to the church (to the saints in Christ Jesus) in Philippi. And he was writing to encourage them in their walks of faith in obedience to the Lord because of their partnership in the gospel of Christ. And what was the gospel message that Paul preached? He preached … Continue reading Test and Prove What is Best

Enemies of The Cross

Philippians 3:17-21 NKJV “17Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19whose end is destruction, whose god is … Continue reading Enemies of The Cross

For the Greater Progress of The Gospel

“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my … Continue reading For the Greater Progress of The Gospel

Approving the Things that are Excellent

“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to … Continue reading Approving the Things that are Excellent

A Manner Worthy of The Gospel

The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi giving them some words of encouragement as well as exhortation. And he shared with them some of his experiences of being persecuted for the sake of the name of Jesus and for the sake of the gospel of our salvation. And he shared with … Continue reading A Manner Worthy of The Gospel

Have This Attitude

“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form … Continue reading Have This Attitude

Through Him Who Strengthens Me

“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having … Continue reading Through Him Who Strengthens Me