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Continue reading →: Introduction to GalatiansGal. 1:1-5 Introduction This is our first lesson regarding this book. It was of course written by the Apostle Paul. Galatia is a Roman province in western Asia which today is known as the country of Turkey. Many churches were established in this area in the first century. This region…
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Continue reading →: Thanksgiving and Final GreetingsPhil. 4:10 – 23Introduction We are now in the end part of this beautiful letter. Here we find one of the most inspiring verses in the Bible which were used effectively by Pastors, Christian teachers, Counsellors, even by secular writers to inspire, motivate, comfort, strengthen, and even change the thinking…
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Continue reading →: Six “Whatsoever Things”Phil. 4: 8-9 Introduction We continue on our lesson in the Book of Philippians. Listed here were the six “whatsoever things” which to my amazement were to be “think” of or meditated. As far as I am concerned, we are not really commanded to do them. Why? I honestly think…
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Continue reading →: Living in the Light of His PresencePhil. 4:5–7 Introduction Presence changes everything. A child sleeps peacefully when a parent is nearby. A soldier stands firm when reinforcements are close. In Philippians 4, Paul reminds us that the Lord is near — and that truth transforms how we live, respond, and pray. I. Moderation (Phil. 4:5)A. The…
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Continue reading →: Rejoice in the Lord AlwaysPhil. 4:4Introduction What’s the difference between joy and happiness?Happiness depends on circumstances—good events make us feel happy.Joy is deeper. It’s a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22) and remains even in trials.The Bible mentions “rejoice” 183 times—41 in the New Testament, 8 in Philippians.Hymns like O Rejoice in the Lord…
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Continue reading →: Call for Steadfastness and HarmonyPhil. 4:1-3 Introduction We are now in the last Chapter of this wonderful Epistle which is called the Epistle of Joy. Few more weeks and our study here is over. Perhaps in the near future as the Holy Spirit leads guides and teach me more about His Word, I would…
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Continue reading →: Heavenly CitizenshipPhil. 3:20 – 21Introduction Some countries like Philippines, Canada, New Zealand, allow people to have dual citizenship. Super rich people I heard has more than two passports and they can stay in country of their choice and sometimes they cannot even make up their mind as to which place they…
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Continue reading →: In Quest for Christlikeness IIPhil. 3:15-19 Introduction We continue this very important topic which we started last week. We must strive or press on in our pursuit for Christlikeness. I. Be Perfect (v. 15)A. I told you last Sunday according to our text that no Christian is perfect and no one will ever be…
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Continue reading →: In Quest for ChristlikenessPhil. 3:12 – 14 Introduction To explain to the Philippian believers, Paul uses the illustration of a runner to describe the Christian’s spiritual growth (1 Cor. 9:25-27; Heb. 12:1-3). The believers have not yet reached the goal of Christlikeness but he must continue to reach it. Christian life is a…
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Continue reading →: More on ResurrectionPhil. 3:11 Introduction Last week we touched a bit about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Today we will be talking more about the details and I would say more specific information about the resurrection. I honestly think that the resurrection is one of the causes of rejoicing of…
