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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Introduction I’d like you to think of something that makes You really scared. You’ve just seen something that you can’t unsee or heard a scary noise. You’ve just been in a car accident, you’re going though a less than desirable neighbourhood and you’ve heard gun shots. you heard your best friend has cancer, your child…
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Philippians 1:12-18 Introduction Life in general has its fill of challenges, in everything from finances to relationships to health to every other aspect. Sometimes we would like to think that Christians are exempt from this. There are certain preachers that do claim this. We are supposed to be kids of the King and so our…
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