Submitted by Pastor Jonathan Lee, Gracepoint Davis What kind of man would risk his life for the work of Christ? Why is it appropriate to honor such a person? Who are the people in my life I ought to honor for their labor for the Lord? The kind of person who would risk his/her life [...]
Submitted by Irene Heung, Gracepoint Berkeley In what ways does “grasping” characterize my life contrast to Jesus? Jesus is equal with God but he doesn’t consider equality with God something to be grasped but made himself nothing, takes on the nature of a servant and dies on the cross for sinners. Jesus knows fully who [...]
Here is the recommended personal devotions schedule. Monday to Thursday For each weekday, from Monday to Thursday, – Read the assigned text several times – Do Inductive Bible Study using the questions and prompts provided in the downloadable packet – Personal Reflection based on the questions in the packet. Friday to Sunday Read the assigned Old [...]
v.2 “On the basis of what they have in Christ, Paul now appeals to the Philippians to behave in such a way as will ‘make [his] joy complete’ (v.2). The Philippians have already brought him joy (1:4; cf. 4:1), and if their behavior reflects their common life in Christ, they will fulfill Paul’s joy. The [...]
Submitted by Peter Choi, Gracepoint Berkeley Being in prison would be a very frustrating experience for the average person because he wouldn’t be able to come and go as he pleases, doing things that are important to him. His schedule would be strictly defined by his captors and he wouldn’t be able to do as [...]
v.1 “Paul’s word for “servants” (douloi) does not refer to hired household help but is the term commonly used in ancient times for “slaves.” Although in the Old Testament the term “slave” sometimes appears as a title of honor to indicate the special relationship of great heroes like Moses, Joshua, and David to God (Josh. [...]
Submitted by Mark Lee, Gracepoint Berkeley List the components of the “full armor of God.” Which of these have I been neglecting? What are the temptations that I am most susceptible to and what part of God’s armor do I need to use to fight these temptations? The full armor of God consists of the [...]
Instructions to Children and Parents (6:1 – 4) The Greek word for “fathers” in verse 4 can mean “parents,” but more likely Paul is turning attention specifically to fathers. Fathers had legal control of children and were responsible for their instruction from about age seven. Girls did not normally receive formal education, but were taught [...]
Submitted by David Lee, Gracepoint Austin Application: According to Apostle Paul, what should under gird all of my relationships? What needs to under gird all of my relationships is Christ’s example of love and self-sacrifice for the church. That means, likewise, I need to give up my body sacrificially when it comes to the people [...]
Philippians 3 Commentary
By williamkang on July 7th, 2010
v.1 “There is a certain indestructibility in Christian joy; and it is so, because Christian joy is in the Lord. Its basis is that the Christian lives forever in the presence of Jesus Christ. He can lose all things, and he can lose all people, but he can never lose Christ. And, therefore, even in [...]