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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).
Paul says that to die is “better by far.” We do a great disservice to the Scriptures, to the Christian life, and to ourselves when we seek to move future blessings into the present. Paul could look forward to death because the blessings which lie ahead, after death, are vastly greater than the blessings of this life, great as they are.
Nov 18, 2022 · 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 (Phil 4:2, 3, 5). A Christian thought life is also integral to a life of joy (Phil 4:4) and peace (Phil 4:6, 7) in every situation.
Oct 29, 2015 · But how do we go about changing the way we handle our thoughts? And, what does a godly thought life look like? Perhaps the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian church provides us with a good answer. Here, we are given a lasting and practical approach1 to the thought-life of a Christian:
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Apr 24, 2019 · 1. It is normal for Christians to experience suffering. In 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Paul wrote to young Timothy, his disciple, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.”
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Jun 29, 2004 · Paul says his confident hope is that Christ will be exalted (1) with complete boldness (2) in his body (3) whether by life or death and that he further modifies the exalting of Christ with the words, even now as always.
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Study A Life Worth Living and a Death Worth Dying in Philippians using the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary.