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Paul’s great concern was that he would not be put to shame (Philippians 1:20). Being put to shame would be the result of failing to proclaim the gospel clearly and with conviction. Because death was better than life for Paul, he could speak truth with conviction, having no fear of the outcome.
Jul 30, 2013 · In Philippians 4:8 Paul exhorts us to develop a Christian thought life. His words should not be divorced from the context. Practicing verse 8 is essential if we want to develop and maintain healthy relationships (4:2-3, 5).
- I need to focus on this for a moment because the Christian world has been infiltrated with the false teaching of “positive thinking,” popularized b...
- Even though Scripture is not specifically mentioned, it is assumed, because it is the only source for knowing what is true, honorable, right, pure,...
- Proverbs 4:23 says, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” Patrick Buchanan has observed, “The food that...
Feb 10, 2021 · 1. God Cares about Our Thought Life. Why can I say with confidence that God is concerned about our thought life? His word is packed with reminders, recommendations, and rebukes on how and...
Aug 1, 2010 · In 2 Corinthians 11-12, Paul describes one of the most difficult things for us to grasp and believe about the life of faith: God purposefully blesses us with weaknesses for the sake of our joy. So-called “super-apostles” had found their way to Corinth.
- Translation. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 1:19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
- Outline. A. Paul’s Circumstances (1:12-18a) 1. The Advancement of the Gospel through Preaching (1:12-14) a. General Statement about Paul’s Circumstances (1:12)
- Paul’s Circumstances: Perspective, Joy, and Mission in Life. (1:18b-26) If you have not read the lesson on 1:12-18a, we encourage you to do this now.
- Principles for Application 1. How do we view are circumstances? Do we have such a view of God that when bad things happen we conclude that nothing good can come of it?
The apostle Paul tells us about a life worth living and a death worth dying. Verse 21 summarizes it: “For me, living is Christ and dying is gain.”. This is one of the most quoted verses in the entire New Testament, and for good reason. This is what living and dying are about: Christ.
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Jul 10, 2023 · Answer. Philippians 1:21 says, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” In order to understand Paul’s words, we must first look at the context. The book of Philippians is a letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi.
