Matthew Harmon
What was true of the Philippians is true of us as believers today. God is the one who began the great work of redemption in us, making us a new creation by the work of his Spirit....
Joel Ryan
In times of trouble and times of doubt, Christians will often turn to Philippians 4:13 for perspective, hope, and strength, and for good reason. In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul wrot...
There isn’t a better New Year’s resolution than what starts in the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:7-8....
Dawn Wilson
Make no mistake, God is working. He works in our hearts, giving us both the desire and the power to please and honor Him (Philippians 2:13). And our Father God will continue to work in us until the jo...
Blair Parke
We are facing unprecedented times today, and hardships abound. But the apostle Paul is no stranger to hardships, and his words can break through our darkest days to provide God's comfort and truth. Ev...
Tammy Kennington
Since scripture tells us that 'my God will supply all my needs,' why do Christians still struggle?...
Emma Danzey
One of the most amazing facts about Jesus dying on a cross was that he died on a tree. This was significant because sin and death began at a tree, and sin was defeated on a tree....
Paul Dean
How do you get peace in a really bad situation? You may be in the fight of your life financially and about to lose your home. It may be that you've been diagnosed with lung cancer as my father-i...
Lianna Davis
Salvation, according to Paul, is to be worked out on this earth with “fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). And intriguingly, Jude’s letter that contains warnings about future judgment is addressed ...
How do you get peace in a really bad situation? You may be in the fight of your life financially and about to lose your home. It may be that you've been diagnosed with lung cancer as my father-in-law ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7Whenever there is unrest, the cry that prevails is the need for peace....
Hope Bolinger
Often when Christians meet fellow believers who deal with anxiety, whether temporary or chronic, they will sometimes quote the verse “do not be anxious about anything” from Philippians (Philippians 4...
Annette Griffin
Euodia was one of the women Paul felt the need to exhort in his letter. But as with any conflict, it takes two—and Syntyche was her partner in crime. ...
Rachel Britton
The Bible teaches us that we are to give thanks to God not only during good times, but during hard times and everything in between. We are to be continually thankful in all circumstances.Paul’s letter...
Is it an alarm or a calling that gets you out of bed in the morning? The apostle Paul was clear about what he lived for......
Matthew Harmon
As a Roman colony, Philippi was intended to be a miniature version of Rome. However, the Roman character of the city did not erase the previously existing Greek Hellenistic culture....
Since the divine nature in Jesus was eternal and infinite while the human nature in Jesus was created and finite, one of the questions we ponder is just how these two natures could coexist in the one ...
Melanie Campbell
Change is always hard. When the change involves trying to return to living a “new normal” life after spending months at home, it can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the anxiety causes us to resist change...
Sheila Alewine
The Bible does give us a pattern for how we can consider the circumstances of the people around us and respond, both in Jesus’ life and words, and the teachings of the apostles. The most inconsiderate...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In Philippians 1:21, the apostle Paul writes "for me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." But, did the apostle make a typo? What exactly does he mean that to live is Christ? And moreover, how is it...