Philippians 4 – Our great God.

As Paul brings his letter to the Philippians to a close there are a number of things he wants to mention. Above all it seems he wants to remind them of how great their God is. He reminds them that God is a God who hears their prayers – ‘do not be anxious about anything, [...]

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Philippians 3 – Citizens of Heaven

Paul has been speaking of the contrast between what he once boasted in and what he boasts in now. Before he could have boasted of his ethnic background, his circumcision, his theological persuasion and his religious zeal. There was no-one quite like him. No-one could compare to him. But he says all these are worth nothing [...]

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Philippians 2 – Christ’s humility

When we think of the cross we often think of the benefits we gain through Christ’s death. We tend to shy away from thinking of the cross as Christ showing us an example because this is often the view taken by liberals as to why Jesus died on the cross. Yet here in Philippians 2 [...]

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Philippians 1 – Grace and Peace

Well, this is post 222 apparently!! Congratulations if you have just completed Ephesians. Another book to tick off the list. Well, as we commence reading through Philippians I thought it was good to comment of Paul’s greeting to the church. He wishes God’s grace and God’s peace upon all the believers in that city. What [...]

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