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Philippians 4

Seven Steps to Conflict Resolution

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  • Peter Krol

This article offers basic biblical direction for Christians involved in conflict, based on Paul’s admonitions in Philippians 4:2-9.

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The Peace That Passes All Understanding

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  • Ed Welch

This article offers an extensive reflection on Philippians 4:6-7, and how to understand the promise that in the way of prayer, believers will receive the peace of God.

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The Gatekeeper of Your Anxious Heart

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  • Paul Tautges

Using Philippians 4:7, this article encourages anxious believers to turn to God in faith, and seek “the peace of God that passes all understanding” that will protect their hearts from anxiety.

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Thoughts on Prayer

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  • George Ophoff

From Philippians 4:6-7 this article offers some thoughts on prayer.

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Paul's Common Paraenesis (1 Thess. 4-5; Phil. 2-4; and Rom. 12-13): The Correspondence between Romans 1:18-32 and 12:1-2, and the Unity of Romans 12-13

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  • Seyoon Kim

What ought to characterize the Christian life? This article indicates the unity of vision for a Christian life in Romans 12:9-21, Philippians 4:2-9, and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24. This unity of vision helps us see the correspondence between Romans 1:18-32 and Romans 12:1-2 and the unity of Romans 12–13 as a whole.

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Philippians 4:18 – Giving as an Act of Worship

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article exposits and applies Philippians 4:18, about cheerful giving.

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The Secret behind the Bible's Most Highlighted Verse

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  • Joel J. Miller

Are you struggling with anxiety and worry? Remember, the Lord is near, as we read from Philippians 4:5. This article considers how this is the cure for anxiety.

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I Can Do All Things

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  • Nathan Busenitz

This article reviews a popular reading of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," and finds it wanting. Out of context, the verse reads like a promise for whatever is desired. But in context, it is a verse about contentment.

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Philippians 4:1 – Investing in Your Crown of Exultation

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article is an exposition of Philippians 4:1.

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Philippians 4:6-7 – Prayer and the Peace of God

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  • Hugh M. Cartwright

This article, through the lens of Philippians 4:6-7, considers the blessing of prayer and the peace the believer has in Christ, in the face of frailty and danger.

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The Friendly Congregation

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  • J. Jonkman

Based on Philippians 4:5 this article argues that friendliness should mark every congregation. It shows how friendliness relates to mission and self-denial.

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The Good Fight of Faith

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  • J. Gresham Machen

This article contains a sermon on Philippians 4:7 and 1 Timothy 6:12, as an encouragement especially to pastors in their vocation.

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Philippians 4:8 – Whatever Is False, Whatever Is Dishonourable, Whatever Is Unjust...

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  • Tim Challies

Holiness is related to what you fill your heart and mind with. This article explains how pursuing the standard set in Philippians 4:8 impact growth in holiness.

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How We Live Positively in a Negative Culture

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  • David P. Murray

Looking at Philippians 4:8, this article shows how Christians can live a positive life in a world that is negative—through pursuing whatever is truthful, pure, beautiful, and praiseworthy.

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How We Live in Godly Contentment

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  • Hans Overduin

Looking at Philippians 4:11, this article shows that living in contentment is found in embracing the God of providence, learning to look to Christ, and the application of God's Word through the Spirit in your life.

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Why Am I Not Happy?

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  • William B. Barcley

This article is about the nature of Christian contentment and therefore about what gives people joy. The author illustrates from Philippians 4:10-13 what contentment is.

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Philippians 4:12 - The Secret of Contentment

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Philippians 4:12 is about Paul's difficult situation in prison and his contentment despite of this situation.

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What's Right With That?

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  • John Younts

Based on Philippians 4:8-9 this article aims at helping parents encourage excellence in their children. It gives some practical ways of communicating with children in such a way that they are encouraged to do well. 

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Philippians 4:9 – Resolution to Continue

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  • Klaas Stam

This article on Philippians 4:9 is about continuing in faith and new year's resolutions.

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Compassion in a Broken World

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  • Egbert Brink

This article starts by focusing on God's help in our weaknesses, and specifically the support of the Holy Spirit in our weakness. Through the work of the Spirit we may have rest in the midst of unrest. The author then asks the question if we will always receive healing and if suffering will always be taken away from us.

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Philippians 4:11-13 - The Key to Christian Contentment

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  • Jeff de Boer

This article on Philippians 4:11-13 is about contentment in all circumstances and what it means that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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Philippians 4:8 – What Are You Thinking About?

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  • Dirk Poppe

This article offers an interpretation of Philippians 4:8, which calls us to have godly thoughts.

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Philippians 4:10-23 - The Providence of God and the Family of Faith A Study of Philippians 4:10-23

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  • Al Wilson

In this article on Philippians 4:10-23 we see the commitment of love and friendship for people in distress, and a firm confidence in the providence of God.

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Philippians 4:1-9 - Specific Instruction to the Beloved

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible study on Philippians 4:1-9.

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Reconstructing a Biblical Model for Giving

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger, David A. Croteau

In a previous article all relevant references to tithing in Scripture were discussed and it was concluded that the continuation of a tithing requirement can not be adequately supported by the exegesis of individual texts. In the present essay the authors assess the applicability of tithing in light of pertinent systematic issues.

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Philippians 4:10-23 - Final farewell

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible study on Philippians 4:10-23.

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Faith endures the disappointments, the hardships, and the heart-aches of life, by recognizing that all comes from the hand of Him who is too wise to err and too loving to be unkind. Arthur W. Pink
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