“Give my greetings to each of God’s holy people—all who belong to Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings. And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” Philippians 4:21-23 NLTContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:21-23 ”
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PHILIPPIANS 4:14-16
“Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty. As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. Even when I was in Thessalonica you sentContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:14-16 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:12
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.” Philippians 4:12 NLT Many Christian’s do not understand the polarity of providence. They believe that everything is flowing toward them andContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:12 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:10-11
“How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:10-11 NLT I have heardContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:10-11 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-5
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.” Philippians 4:4-5 NLT After Paul is finished admonishing his two sisters to put away their differences for the sake of serving the will of Christ, heContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:4-5 ”
PHILIPPIANS 4:1-2
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.” Philippians 4:1-2 NLT InContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 4:1-2 ”
PHILIPPIANS 3:17-18
“Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.” Philippians 3:17-18 NLT As weContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:17-18”
PHILIPPIANS 3:15-16
“Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.” Philippians 3:15-16 NLT There are standards in our faith. The first has to do with the doctrines thatContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:15-16 ”
PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14
“I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past andContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 ”
PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11
“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain ChristContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 ”
PHILIPPIANS 3:3-6
“For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort, though I could have confidence in my own effort if anyone could. Indeed, if others have reason for confidence in their ownContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:3-6 ”
PHILIPPIANS 3:1-3
“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved. For we who worship by theContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 3:1-3 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30
“Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. And heContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24
“If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. All the others care only for themselves and not for whatContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:16-18
“Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just likeContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:16-18 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16
“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I didContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13
“Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do whatContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 ”
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4
“Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.Continue reading “PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which isContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:22-26
“But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. Knowing this, IContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:22-26 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:21
“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Philippians 1:21 NLT This declaration is one of the most profound statements in all of the New Testament, yet is often misunderstood. I have heard it used to promote everything from asceticism to prosperity, but these things couldn’t be farther from theContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:21 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:18-20
“But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance. For I fullyContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:18-20 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18
“It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, notContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who beganContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6 ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2
“This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” Philippians 1:1-2 NLT Paul writes to every memberContinue reading “PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2 ”