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Continue reading →: Exhortation to the Church in Philippi (Part I)Phil. 1:27-30 Introduction We are now in last part of Chapter 1. Looking back, we have seen how despite of his bondage, Paul is still joyful. He may be in prison but the gospel still spreads. He rejoices even some preaches the Word of God out of contention and envy.…
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Continue reading →: Paul’s DilemmaPhil. 1:22-26 Introduction In this world of uncertainty we always want to succeed and have the best. If possible, we want to be always in a win – win situation. However, this is not always the case, and most of the time we are in a win – lose situation.…
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Continue reading →: Readiness for life and deathPhil. 1:19-21 IntroductionWe all encounter the question “Why are we here? What is the purpose of your life here on earth?” I’ve been pondering this question when I was not yet a believer. Now that I’m a Christian, I’m still trying to answer the question. The good thing now is…
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Continue reading →: Rejoicing in the Preaching of the GospelPhil. 1:15 – 18 Introduction Years back, I was amazed when I read the papers that a pastor was so rich with a total net worth of $150 million, properties like 4 private jets and homes in the United States and England. Every Sunday, he is hosting three worship services…
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Continue reading →: Good out of the BadPhil. 1:12-14 Introduction Is it possible to get good things from the bad things? Others may say “yes”, others may say “no”, but some would say “it depends “. In our texts we see here Paul rejoicing even if he is locked up in jail. Why does he rejoice?…
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Continue reading →: Thanksgiving and Prayer for the ChurchPhil. 1: 3-11 Introduction Someone has said that everything Paul touches, he turns it into the gospel. That’s the one I would like to present to you as we continue to study this short letter. Let’s go on and see what the Holy Spirit would like us to know and…
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Continue reading →: The Apostolic SalutationPhil. 1:1 -2 Introduction As we have read earlier, this short epistle was written in prison by the Apostle Paul. What is in his heart is written here. The heart, mind, and soul of the man who joyfully suffers for Christ’s sake and for the gospel’s sake. So lend me…
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Continue reading →: Epistle to the Philippians: An IntroductionIntroduction Philippians is one of Paul’s Prison Epistles, written while he was in jail. Other books in this group include Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, II Timothy, and Hebrews. Despite his imprisonment, Paul did not surrender to despair. Instead, he demonstrated that Christ brings joy in all circumstances—whether in hardship, suffering, or…
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Continue reading →: Jude’s Closing DoxologyJude 24-25 IntroductionThis is the end of our lesson in the Book of Jude which is commonly called as the “Acts of the Apostates”. Despite of the dangers and warming and exhortations Jude still finds time to praise the Lord. This portion is called doxology.I. Doxology, what it means A.…
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Continue reading →: untitled post 408Exhortation to the Beloved Jude 20-23 Introduction We talk a lot about the Apostates but here in the four verses, we are exhorted or encouraged. There were five things we have to do as a safeguard against apostasy The pictorial illustration here is just like building a house B. The…






