The Word in Philippians

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Philippians, while he was being held prisoner; most likely in Rome.  He had received a gift of support from the believers in Philippi, and he wanted to thank them.  However, in spite of his circumstances, he filled the letter with joy, hope and encouragement as well, and we, also, can benefit from it. (from NASB*)

Chapter 1

Verse 6:  For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Verse 21:  For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 

Verses 27-30:  Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; in no way alarmed by your opponents - which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake …

Chapter 2

Verses 9-11:  … God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Verse 13:  … for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Chapter 3 

Verse 8:  More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ …

Verses 20-21:   For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.

Chapter 4:

Verses 4-8:  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension,  will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 

Verse 13:  I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. 

Verse 19:  And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 

Dear reader, we are saved by the grace of God through faith.  This is a gift of God, not something we can earn by doing good deeds. (Ephesians 2:8-9)  We find this gift of trusting in God’s grace by faith through reading God’s Word. (Romans 10:17)

Pray for those living in places like North Korea, who are denied the Bible, and where possessing a Bible can result in imprisonment, torture, and sometimes execution.  Please support ministries like Voice of the Martyrs that smuggle Bibles into countries where they are forbidden.

Please read God’s Word.  He will richly bless you for it.

*https://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/philippians/3.html