Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.Philippians 2:15-16On the one hand, when we behave in Christlike ways as Paul has been urging throughout Phi...  Read More

My dear friends, as you have always obeyed . . . continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.Philippians 2:12We are saved by the grace of God, which shows itself when we produce good w...  Read More

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.Philippians 2:9We will never stop talking about having the mindset of Christ and following his examples. J...  Read More

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: . . .Philippians 2:5There was a time when no one had a Bible or anything in print. People had to memorize whatever was im...  Read More

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.Philippians 2:3Paul knows a few unhappy and unhealthy things about this congregation. There are so...  Read More

Stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.Philippians 1:27-28Paul tells the Philippians to stand fi...  Read More

I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.Philippians 1:23-24Paul had never been with Jesus like the other apostles. He ...  Read More

To me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.Philippians 1:21Paul increases our awe about his Lord and Savior by saying that even if he dies, it will somehow work out for God’s glory. It’s not that Pau...  Read More

What does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.Philippians 1:18We’ve all experienced it. A preache...  Read More

This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best. . . .Philippians 1:9-10For the Christian, love is more th...  Read More

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:8Paul wrote several of his letters from a jail cell; chains clanking from his wrists. But that did not dilute...  Read More

I thank my God every time I remember you.Philippians 1:3In Philippians we can tell right away that this letter is going to be full of love and warmth. Paul calls his readers saints, “God’s holy people...  Read More