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Continue reading →: The Example of ChristPhil. 2:5 – 11 Introduction Unity and humility plays an important role and we should always give importance or preference to others. A very solid sign of spiritual maturity for me is when we are less concerned for ourselves. As we have seen previously, we must look at others as…
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Continue reading →: Exhortation to Unity, Love, and HumilityPhil. 2:1 – 4 Introduction We are now in the second chapter of this book. It is an exhortation in respect to Christian life and character. Let’s take a look and see what the Holy Spirit wants to teach us and wants us to do. I. Consolation in Christ (Phil.…
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Continue reading →: Exhortation to the Church in Philippi (Part II)Phil. 1:27 – 30 As we have learned last week that we are engaged in a fierce battle to depend or to contend for the faith of the gospel. With all the lies, deceptions, and excellent speeches, these false teachers are spreading false gospel. One thing is, it’s very hard…
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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…






