The distinguishing mark of this age is self-sufficiency. Larger incomes, more goods, and greater pleasure are all common-place in our day. However, with this self sufficiency comes the danger that we no longer consider ourselves needy for God. Nothing is more necessary than Christ and no need greater than our neediness for God!
Paul’s rejoicing for the gospel was despite personal suffering. It is a timely lesson in personal suffering for the advance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
American Politics, Christian Conservatism, and the Onus of the Almighty
I have a lot of American friends involved in this years presidential campaign. And honestly, I hate to think of the resources which Satan has cleverly diverted from the gospel in the name of the American elections and political agenda. While many Christians are campaigning for [...]
As we read Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians it is very easy to forget that the apostle was incarcerated in a Roman prison. From the warmth of the text we would expect more accommodating and comfortable surroundings. But Paul was in prison for his defense of the gospel, and the prison was dank and cold, [...]
Paul’s optimism and rejoicing despite his circumstance certainly did not catch anyone off-guard in Philippi. I would venture, no one second-guessed his mood. You will recall that it was Paul and Silas who were found at midnight, praying, and singing praises (Acts 16:25) in Philippi. Now about 9 years later Paul finds himself in another [...]
Paul’s address in the Epistle to the Philippians draws out practical points for unity in the body of Christ universally & locally. Here we examine some of them.
At the invitation of my friend Steve Brand I have undertaken to produce a few humble thoughts on the book of Philippians every Friday, DV, commencing January 25th, as part of a series entitled ‘Friday in Philippians’.
Other contributors include: Robert Thomson, and Mike Knox.
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