Philippians 1:12-20 Student Bible Study | The Gospel Moves Forward
Philippians 4:14-23: Gospel Generosity and God’s Provision
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 4:14–23 brings Paul’s letter to a beautiful close by highlighting gospel generosity, worship, God’s provision, Christian fellowship, and grace. Paul has just explained that he has learned contentment in every circumstance through Christ who strengthens him. But he does not want the Philippians to misunderstand him. His contentment does... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4:10-13: Contentment Through Christ Who Strengthens Me
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 4:10–13 is one of the most important passages in the New Testament on Christian contentment. Paul has just taught the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord, pray instead of being ruled by anxiety, think on what is true, and practice what they have learned. Now he gives a living... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4:1-3: Standing Firm Together in the Lord
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 4:1–3 begins the final chapter with a warm but serious call to spiritual stability and church unity. Paul has just reminded believers that their citizenship is in heaven and that they eagerly await the return of Christ. Now he turns from heavenly hope to practical church life. The church... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4:4-9: Rejoice, Pray, and Think on What Is True
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 4:4–9 is one of the most practical passages in the New Testament for spiritual stability, anxiety, prayer, thought life, obedience, and peace. Paul has just called the Philippians to stand firm together in the Lord. Now he explains how spiritually stable believers live. They rejoice in the Lord. They... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:17-21: How to Pursue Christlikeness
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 3:17–21 closes chapter 3 by showing believers where to look, who to avoid, and what hope should shape their lives. Paul has just described the Christian life as a race. He has not arrived, but he presses on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:12-16: Paul’s Relentless Pursuit of Christlikeness
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 3:12–16 shows Paul’s relentless pursuit of Christlikeness. In the previous passage, Paul explained that knowing Christ is better than everything. He counted his religious résumé as loss so that he could gain Christ and be found in Him. But gaining Christ did not make Paul passive. It made him... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:1-11: Knowing Christ Is Better Than Everything
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 3:1–11 is one of the clearest passages in the New Testament on the danger of false confidence and the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. Paul moves from examples of faithful gospel servants in Philippians 2 to a strong warning in Philippians 3. He warns the church against religious... Continue Reading →
Philippians 2:25-30 – Epaphroditus, A Quiet Example
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 2:25–30 introduces Epaphroditus, one of the most quietly beautiful examples of sacrificial service in the New Testament. At first glance, this passage may look like another travel update. But Paul is doing more than explaining why Epaphroditus is returning to Philippi. He is showing the church what faithful, costly,... Continue Reading →