i. 1, iv. 21. HOLY! IN CHRIST! In these two expressions we have perhaps the most wonderful words of all the Bible. HOLY! the word of unfathomable meaning, which the Seraphs utter with veiled faces. HOLY! the word in which all God's perfections centre, and of which His glory is ...
Philippians 1:12 tn Grk“brothers,” but the Greek word may be used for “brothers and sisters” or “fellow Christians” as here (cf. BDAG 18 s.v. ἀδελφός 1, where considerable nonbiblical evidence for the plural ἀδελφοί [adelphoi] meaning “brothers and sister...
Book Chapter Sermons Topics I thank my God every time I remember you. Study BibleI thank my GodThis phrase reflects the deep personal relationship Paul has with God, emphasizing gratitude as a central aspect of his prayers. In the context of Philippians, Paul is writing from prison, yet he...
"In chapter 1 he is making the best of his imprisonment; in chapter 2 he is sending Epaphroditus back to them; in chapter 3 he bursts forth against the Judaizers; in chapter 4 he acknowledges the gift Epaphroditus has brought him. Paul is usually much more orderly than this." ...
I don't expect to be embarrassed in the least. On the contrary, everything happening to me in this jail only serves to make Christ more accurately known, regardless of whether I live or die. They didn't shut me up; they gave me a pulpit! Read Chapter Compare ...
Philippians 1:11 Meaning and Commentary Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness Good works. Some think alms deeds, or acts of liberality and bounty, are here particularly intended; and that respect is had to the generosity of these Philippians to the apostle, and other...
Identify the call in the opening of the final chapter in Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.” Can you see the call? Paul had one thing he was driving home to the congregation – ...
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4Introductory.In the Epistle to the Philippians the Christian is viewed as a heavenly pilgrim, passing through this world on his way to Christ in glory. In the Apostle Paul we have an example of one who treads this heavenly path according to the mind...
This chapter shows that Paul uses soundplay for the purposes of euphony, clever sound, emphasis, and compactness. A survey of senseplay shows its functions to include emphasis, compactness, and clever semantics, which include semantic shift, double meaning, coherence, irony, sarcasm, and satire....
◄Philippians 1:2► BookChapterSermonsTopics Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Study Bible Grace and peace to you The greeting "Grace and peace" is a common salutation in Paul's letters, reflecting both Greek and Hebrew traditions. "Grace" (charis) ...