The Advancement of the Gospel

Paul writes that his imprisonment served to advance the gospel in Philippians 1:12-18. How many of us look down on unfavorable situations? How many of us think that God has forsaken us when situations are unfavorable towards us. A sincere Christian presses on for the advancement of the gospel. No matter where, no matter how hard, no matter what the …

Paul’s prayer for the Philippians

Paul makes a beautiful prayer for the Philippians in his epistle to the Philippians [1:9-11]. Paul’s prayer is that (1) their love may abound more and more; (2) with knowledge and all discernment so that (3) you may approve what is excellent and (4) be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, (5) filled with the fruit of righteousness …

Will bring it to completion

Philippians 1:6 talks about Gods ability to bring to completion the work that he began in us. Paul writes this sentence with confidence. Paul has placed his full confidence in God concerning this truth. I thank God that he is the inspiration behind the words that Paul wrote. This means that God knows and wants us to be confident. It …