Category: Philippians

(KJV) Philippians 1:28

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

Continual opposition to the church, the message of Christ and the truth of God’s Word is a sure sign that people are headed for eventual destruction since they are rejecting the only way to spiritual salvation (John 14:6).On the other hand, when God’s people endure opposition, rejection and persecution for the cause of Christ, this is a sure sign of the authenticity of their faith and the assurance of their salvation (2 Thessalonians 1:5).

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1. STAND FIRM IN ONE SPIRIT / PHILIPPIANS 1:27
2. TO DIE IS GAIN / PHILIPPIANS 1:21
3. THE DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL / PHILIPPIANS 1:16
4. PURE AND BLAMESS / PHILIPPIANS 1:10
5. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
6. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
7. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
8. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Philippians 1:27

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

The true essence of the unit of the Holy Spirit among Christians consists of living in a worthy manner (appropriate to the standards and purposes of God’s Word and Christ’s message; Ephesians 4:1-3) and standing firm in one spirit and purpose (Philippians 2:2; Ephesians 4:3). This involves joining together in defense of Christ’s true and original message as found in the Bible (Philippians 1:16; Ephesians 4:13-15) and guarding that message against those who are “enemies of the cross of Christ” (Philippians 3:18). When it comes to advancing Christ’s purposes and defending His cause, Christians need each other and must stand together.

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1. TO DIE IS GAIN / PHILIPPIANS 1:21
2. THE DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL / PHILIPPIANS 1:16
3. PURE AND BLAMESS / PHILIPPIANS 1:10
4. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
5. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
6. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
7. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Philippians 1:20-21

According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. ²¹ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Paul’s life was completely occupied and filled by his relationship with Christ; that relationship was the source and focus of all of his joy and purpose in life. The “gain” that death would bring is literally being with Christ. True followers of Christ, living in the center of God’s purpose for them, need not fear death. They know that God has a plan for their lives and that death, when it comes, is simply the end of their earthly mission and the beginning of a greater life with Christ (Philippians 1:20-25; Romans 8:28).

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1. THE DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL / PHILIPPIANS 1:16
2. PURE AND BLAMESS / PHILIPPIANS 1:10
3. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
4. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
5. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

The Holy Spirit, who lives within believers, is called the “Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Acts 16:7; Romans 8:9; Galatians 4:6). This is because it is Christ who gives the Spirit to individual believers at the point when they accept His forgiveness and surrender their lives to Him. Christ is also the one who baptizes His follower in the Spirit (Acts 1:8). This Spirit is the same Holy Spirit who anointed (commissioned, empowered) Jesus to bring spiritual salvation to the world (Luke 1:18); and the Spirit’s ongoing purpose is to bring honor to Jesus (John 16:14).

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1. THE DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL / PHILIPPIANS 1:16
2. PURE AND BLAMESS / PHILIPPIANS 1:10
3. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
4. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
5. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:16

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

God gave Paul the important task of defending the content of Christ’s true and original message as now defined in the New Testament of God’s Word. In the same way, all Christians are called to defend Biblical truth and to resist those who would misrepresent the truth (Philippians 1:27; Galatians 1:9; Jude 1:3). Those ministers today who feel no need to “contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” (Jude 1:3) are ignoring Paul’s example and instruction.

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1. PURE AND BLAMESS / PHILIPPIANS 1:10
2. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
3. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
4. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:10

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

“Pure” means “without and mixture of evil.” “Blameless” means “not causing offense” to God or another person. This relates to holiness (moral purity, spiritual wholeness, separation from evil and dedication to God), which must be the highest aim of all Christians in light of Christ’s soon-coming return. Only through the passion, presence and power of the Holy Spirit working in their lives can believers develop godly character (Romans 5:5; Titus 3:5-6), be fully committed to God’s Word, “discern what is best” and remain “pure and blameless until the day of Christ.”

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1. BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS / PHILIPPIANS 1:6
2. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
3. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:6  

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Paul’s confidence in the Philippians is based not only on God’s food work in their lives and their church, but also on their passion and sacrifice for the cause of Christ (Philippians 1:5, 7; 4:15-18). Because they have already proven to be faithful in supporting and partnering in the work of ministry, Paul was certain that God would continue to work in and through them. God is always faithful to ensure that His work will be effective in the lives of those who remain loyal to and dependent on Hom. However, His faithfulness can do nothing for those who resist His grace (unearned favor, love, help and spiritual enablement) and refuse His gift of salvation (Philippians 2:13; 2 Timothy 2:13).

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1. LOVE MAY ABOUND … IN KNOWLEDGE / PHILIPPIANS 1:9
2. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:9

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

Love, if it is to be truly Christian, must be based on Biblical revelation and knowledge – the things God shows and teaches us through His Word.

1. In the New Testament, the term “knowledge” (Greek epignosis) refers to more than knowing information and facts; it is a spiritual assurance within one’s heart. It is a deep confidence directly related to God’s character, work and purposes, and it expresses itself in active trust and obedience to God. In this sense, we truly know God’s Word only as we live the Word and it becomes part of who we are. Biblical knowledge goes beyond knowing about God to actually knowing Him personally through a deep and growing relationship. As a result of this relationship, we will become more like Christ and take on His character traits, including a greater love for Him and others (Philippians 1:10-11; Ephesians 3:16-19).
2. To know God’s Word (Romans 7:1) or to know God’s will (His desires and plans based on His character and purposes, Acts 22:14; Romans 2:18) suggests knowing God personally (John 17:3), obeying His Word (1 John 5:3) and expressing His love (1 John 4:8). The goal of knowing the truth of God’s Word (1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:9; Galatians 1:9) is a deeper love for God and freedom from sin (all that offends and opposes God, Romans 6:6). “Depth of insight” means that Christians, through true love and godly knowledge, learn to distinguish between what is good and evil, true and false, right and wrong.

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1. JOY / PHILIPPIANS 1:4
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(KJV) Philippians 1:4

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

This is a key theme in Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Joy is a central part of our spiritual salvation and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. True Christian joy reflects an inner peace and delight in God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is the blessing that flows from our relationship with them (2 Corinthians 13:14). Joy is deeper than emotional happiness, which often depends on outward circumstances. Joy is based on God’s immeasurable love for us and on the peace and hope we have because of what Christ has done for us. Our greatest joy will come when God reveals what is stored up for those who remain faithful to Him. God’s Word teaches the following things about joy.

1. Joy is directly related to the spiritual salvation (forgiveness of sins and a personal relationship with God) provided by the personal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, “who loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:2; 1 Peter 1:3-6; Psalms 5:11; 9:2: Isaiah 35:10). Joy is also directly connected to God’s Word (Jeremiah 15:16; Psalms 119:14). For this reason, true joy does not increase or decrease depending on our feelings or circumstances because it is based on the solid foundation of what Christ has already accomplished for us and on His eternal and unchanging Word (Luke 21:33; John 1:1).
2. Joy comes from God as one aspect of the Holy Spirit’s “fruit” – the character traits He develops in Christians’ lives (Psalms 16:11; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22). Joy does not come automatically but is experienced only as we remain in a growing, personal relationship with Christ (John 15:1-11). Our joy increases as the Holy Spirit gives us a deep sense of God’s presence and nearness in our lives (Proverbs 16:11; John 14:15-21; John 16:14). Jesus taught that complete joy is directly connected to knowing and remaining in God’s Word, obeying His commands (John 15:7, 10-11), loving others and being set apart from the evil in the world (John 17:13-17).
3. Joy comes from the comfort and delight of God’s nearness (Acts 2:28) and His gifts of forgiveness, spiritual salvation and an eternal relationship with Him. True joy cannot be destroyed by pain, suffering, weakness or difficult circumstances (Matthew 5:12; Acts 16:23-25; 2 Corinthians 12:9).
4. Joy provides the highest motivation and strength for serving God and fulfilling His purposes for our lives (Nehemiah 8:10).

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