The glory and mystery of God’s Word is that it’s how the Lord speaks to us. While we passively read about those who have received visions or even a visit from the Father Himself in the form of a burning bush, the majority of us...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We’ve come to a passage, and specifically a verse, that is one of the more popular in Scripture: Philippians 1:21. It is often quoted, printed on coffee mugs and wall art, and sung in songs. But as we’ve become accustomed to,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week we looked at the importance of having pure motives in ministry work. While Paul implied that the gospel can be preached even in envy and strife, it is far better for us if our hearts are aligned with Christ in ministering the truth of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Piggybacking his statement about being courageous to preach the gospel in the face of persecution (v 12-14), the Apostle Paul continued to provide further reassurance for believers to stay strong and keep focused on the goal of advancing the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
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...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 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...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Coming into Thanksgiving, we enter the ‘holiday season’ where there is an intentional emphasis on joy, happiness, and family. But as we all know, this season can also be stressful, overwhelming, and even lonely. This often stems from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:1-2 NASB After...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:1-2 Opening chapter...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
