If discernment is knowledge filtered, then it is highly needed in a time where there is so much information available. Discernment is what every Christian is called to practice, according to Philippians 1:9. This article discusses three pitfalls Christian fall into when they do not practice discernment.
This article shows from passages like Philippians 1:29 how suffering for Christ is a gift of God's grace, established and used by him.
This article considers three reasons why the believer can look upon the prospect of death with joy and anticipation, as Paul did in Philippians 1:23: it will be the end of limited knowledge, the end of sin, and bring more of Christ to the believer.
This article presents a critique of Robert Peterson who defends the traditional interpretation of eternal torment against the challenge posed by annihilationism. The author critically examines key features of Peterson’s case and suggest that it has some major shortcomings and is ultimately unsuccessful. Annihilationists admit that the Bible teaches eternal punishment. They differ with the more traditional view of what this punishment entails.
What is it that led the apostle Paul to believe there was life after death? This article discusses how for Paul, in Philippians 1:23, death is to be with Christ.
This article considers the role of women in the church and in particular the church in Philippi. Women played prominent roles in the development of this congregation that the apostle Paul commended for their partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1:5). The author seeks to explore the question of the nature of women’s “partnership in the gospel," by probing the narrative of Acts 16:12-40.
In this article Harvey makes a distinction between the "with Christ" and "in Christ" motifs as used by the apostle Paul. In studies when the "with Christ" concept is addressed, it is frequently associated with Paul's eschatology. This essay wants to examine the available data and reach some conclusions about how Paul uses the phrase.
In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:9-11. The main focus of these verses is Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi. Paul informs his readers how and what he prayed for them.
In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:7-8. The main focus of these verses is the affection Paul expresses, which flows from the fellowship between him and the believers in Philippi.
In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:3-6. The main focus of these verses is the fellowship between Paul and the believers in Philippi, for which he thanks the Lord.
In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:1-2. The main focus of this chapter is the fellowship between Paul and the believers in Philippi.
How did the apostle Paul view the scope of his ministry and mission? Bowers reviews the data available on what Paul considered within the range of his missionary calling.
Looking at the Belgic Confession Article 30, Scripture (Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13) and church history, the author of this article maintains that elders and deacons are called to work together.
Using Philippians 1 as an example, this article shows that Christians, being the body of Christ, should experience fellowship with one another. True fellowship is found in Christ and in the unity churches have in Christ.
This is a Bible Study on Philippians 1:1-11.
Suffering in the service of Christ is a gift of God. It is part of our Christian calling. (Philippians 1:27-30)
This is a Bible Study on Philippians 1:27-30.
This is a Bible Study on Philippians 1:12-26.
