Philippians 4

This reading is Philippians 4.
Paul starts with a plea to two women who are arguing. It must not have been a matter of church doctrine, or he would have addressed it. Petty disagreements in the church can hold back our witness and service.
V. 4 is famous (”Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it [...]

Philippians 3

This reading is Philippians 3.
This chapter starts and ends with Paul warning against false teachers. He calls them “dogs” and “mutilators of the flesh” because they tried to make new converts follow Jewish customs. He addresses this more extensively in Galatians. Here Paul uses it to point out that if acts and good deeds brought [...]

Philippians 2

This reading is Philippians 2.
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This chapter begins with Paul issuing a strong challenge – basically saying that if we are authentic Christians, we should be loving, united, purposeful, humble servants. In short, our attitude should be like that of Jesus.
Selfishness and pride are at the root of sinfulness and the misery it [...]

Philippians 1

This reading is Philippians 1.
When Paul refers to the Philippians as saints, he means it in the sense of being “set apart,” not that they are perfect. Paul referred to the “Lord Jesus Christ,” which is rich in meaning. As Lord, He is over all and we are subject to him. As Jesus, He is [...]

Philippians overview

Welcome to the overview of Philippians.
Who wrote this? The Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul).
Paul’s story was recounted three times in the Book of Acts, in chapters 9, 22 and 26. His conversion is amazing and important for a couple major reasons. First, if the main persecutor of Christians and the church can be converted, [...]