Paul gives three commands. We are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, living a life that looks like the one Jesus would have us to live. We…
Paul says the believer should have the very mind of Christ. This is to be lowly minded. Jesus humbled Himself, taking on the limitations of being human, veiled His glory,…
At the thanksgiving service for the 175th anniversary of Hebron, Philip Swann reflects on Paul's pastoral and evangelistic concern for the church at Philippi. The video of the entire service…
If given the option between life and death, Paul is pulled both ways. To leave the body is a great loss but Paul describes it as gain because we depart…
Can we say with Paul that to live is Christ? The purpose of everything is to glorify Christ. Life is a blessing from God but we can so easily waste…
It is the church leaders' responsibility to pass on Paul's greetings. Every church member is important; not one of them should be left out. He also passes on the greetings…
Paul didn't really need the gifts from the Philippians but they cause him to praise God. They reveal the spiritual qualities of the Philippians: that they were partners with Paul…
Following Christ is costly but Paul says he has learned to be content. He knows joy and peace in any circumstance, even writing from a prison cell. The secret is…
Social media, television and newspapers tell us how to think but Paul tells us what we should think about. Our minds should be filled with the truth of God's word.…
Worry is another thing that will rob the Christian of joy. Paul doesn't just say not to worry but to turn to God and pray. Prayer is not meditation or…