Acts 9:1-20 Introduction I want you to think about the person you would most be surprised to become a Christian. It could be someone famous, perhaps a musician or an actor or a politician. Maybe it was someone who is a known criminal or is had had a particularly immoral life. Maybe it is someone…
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Last time we looked at the third chapter and now we conclude Paul’s letter to the Philippians. So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends! I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the…
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Last time we looked at the second chapter and now we move on to the next one. Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who…
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Last time, we looked at Philippians 1. Now we turn to the next chapter. Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy, complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and…
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Last time, we had a brief introduction to Philippi and the start of the church in the city. Now we will get into the text itself. I am using the New English Translation (NET). From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the…
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This is the start of our online Bible study of Philippians. Please feel free to leave your comments on this post. We will start with a basic introduction. The city of Philippi in Macedonia is named after Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Octavian…
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