Philippians Archive

Press On

Philippians 3:10-14 Download Audio here 🎧 Press On   The epistle to the Philippians surprisingly is written from Prison (1:7) but contains some of the greatest themes of joy, praise and adoration. It is surprising because, in our normal human reasoning, a man in prison shouldn’t be pouring out such admonishments to be joyful. John MacArthur in a commentary notes that “In spite of Paul’s …

Can You Really Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You?

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul made a statement from which the title of this article is drawn. Before I answer the question “Can you really do all things through Christ who strengthens you?, let’s briefly sketch through the epistle to lay the basis for answering the question. The epistle to the Philippians is one exuding with great joy, praise and adoration. In this …

Work Out Your Own Salvation With Fear And Trembling

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure(Philippians 2:12-13). “Work out your own salvation.” That phrase appears as though Paul is admonishing the Philippians to …