Apr 23, 2016

Philippians 2:1-4.  Paul pleads with Christians to have unity in the strongest way in these four verses; the way we cultivate unity is by having the mind set of verse 4.  "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."
We see the purest example of this through the life of...

Apr 23, 2016

Philippians 1:27-30.  Upon first glance we see these imperatives or commands: Live a worthy life, stand firm in unity, strive together, be unafraid, believe and suffer.  Here Paul is admonishing the church at Philippi to continue on; regardless of his return.  In verse 29 Paul says that it's has been "granted to you...

Apr 4, 2016

The mood of this passage is one of optimistic expectation, thankfulness, under great distress as Paul remains in prison.   He understands that he is, has and will be tempted to bring disgrace upon the Name of Jesus will.  We could say that this is another example of encouragement and identity in Christ on a level none...

Apr 4, 2016

Philippians 1:15-18a.  The mood of the text is somewhat hard to describe, because Paul speaks about people who have both good and sinful intentions for preaching The Gospel. But in the end Paul says that it doesn't matter just as long as Christ is truly proclaimed.
At the very end Paul says that he rejoices in the fact...

Apr 3, 2016

1 Corinthians 15:1-9.

The Apostle Paul focuses our attention on the very heart of our Faith; Jesus' atoning death on The Cross, His burial, and His bodily resurrection from the dead on the third day; and His eternal life as fully God and fully man. Listen in, as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday and be encouraged!