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Paul knew, of course, that “to die” was better than “to live,” so far as the benefits for him were concerned. But Paul was like his Lord in that he was a humble servant, who put the interests of others above his own (see Philippians 2:1-30).
Nov 2, 2022 · In these perilous circumstances, Paul says, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Paul is saying that regardless of what happens, whether he continues to live or his life ends, his life revolves around Jesus.
Writing from a Roman prison, a chained man tells us about the meaning of life and the glory of death. 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.”.
- 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?
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...
Dec 28, 2019 · For Paul, far less important than Jesus’ earthly life and teaching were his death and resurrection, which were God’s means of salvation to the world. It may be too extreme to say that Paul is the “founder” or even the “co-founder” of Christianity, but he certainly is the key figure in the faith after Jesus.
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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.
