Why does paul place such an emphasis on the life of the mind 1. Poverty may not turn to immediate profitability, but jesus gives. And my god will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in christ jesus. What does it look like for the god of peace to be with someone. And you philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when i left macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Financial management sermon by michael mccartney, philippians. This verse gives clear direction and offers genuine hope to the believer in christ. Have family members take turns naming a need god has supplied. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. They may rest assured, says paul, that what they have given to god will be amply repaid by him from the limitless resources of his riches bruce p. Here paul does not have any sin to call the philippians out on, but praise for excelling in concern and generosity.
In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Paul the philippians ith some as presented requests to god. But my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ jesus. Free reading plans and devotionals related to philippians 4. The nature of true christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the lord. In his conclusion of thanks to his readers, paul encourages them.
And my god will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in christ jesus. Its what god does in return for the expression of your gift. Are you sleeping my god will, my god will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in christ jesus. Talk about how that resembles being united with christ. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Yes, and i will continue to rejoice, 19 for i know that through your prayers and gods provision of the spirit of jesus christ what has happened to me will turn out. What does that tell you about pauls perspective on their. Most of us have read and heard this verse quoted many times. Paul was confident that god would meet their needs because they were generous in their giving. Sermons from philippians the life that wins philippians 1. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions. The nature of true christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to. The book of philippians in six discussions chi alpha. Contextual overview 10 i rejoiced greatly in the lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Hook the paper clip to a keychain, zipper, or other item.
Unfortunately, we often subtract it from its context and take it as a blank. But when we bring them to the arms of the almighty they become light matthew 11. Many preachers say essentially the same as one who wrote, this promise comes with a premise. But my god shall supply all your need or fulfil all your need. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. Here he says he rejoiced in the lord for their concern. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
But the context is not just verses 1618 but the whole passage we looked at last week beginning at verse 10. And my god will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in christ jesus. And my god will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in christ jesus. Paul closes his letter to the philippians by returning to a thought that he began his letter with, his partnership with the philippians. And my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ jesus. Share with friends and family noncommercial use only. It is a great promise to believers who are struggling with their circumstances. Philippans 4 11 i am not saying this because i am in need, for i have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. As the 78yearold pastor maneuvered his car to a stop, a trucker pulled up behind him. They may rest assured, says paul, that what they have given to god will be amply repaid by. The fact that paul waits to the very end of the letter to thank the philippians. Constables notes on philippians 2020 edition which suggests that they may not have appreciated him adequately for some reason. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.
Sermons from philippians keep believing ministries. We shouldnt think that the philippians were wealthy benefactors of paul who could easily spare the money. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. The vulgate latin, syriac, and arabic versions, read these words as a wish or prayer, but may my god supply or fulfil all your need. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Joy this is the first of 19 occurrences of this word or. Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. And this same god who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in christ jesus.
My definition of a scarlet thread reminder is this. Why would this happen as a result of following pauls teaching and example. But my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ. Many people think of philippians as a thank you letter. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. The apostle john wrote these words in first john 2. Apr 06, 2014 and many preachers see this context and say that the promise in philippians 4. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. And my god will liberally supply fill to the full your every need according to his riches in glory in christ jesus. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. This is not a promise of wealth, or even an easy life. Need for patience every day, need for trust when darkwords to find.
Yet paul never thanks the philippians for their partnership with them. He did not write that god might supply but that god shall supply. See how long you can go before you run out of ideas. I am full, having received of epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to god. Paul was rejoicing in the gift he had received from the philippian christians, but. Panel 4 panel 1 panel 2 panel 3 ages 36 march 22, 2020 philippians 4.
Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. You see, it was the philippians who had sown gifts into pauls life. Need for grace to conquer sin, need for power the fight to win. Philippians 4 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. The philippians invested their bounty well since it got them such a glorious retu. And my god shall fulfill all your necessities geneva. In verses 1019, paul expressed his gratitude to the philippians for their kind. That this refers to the desire of the church to know what he possibly still needed hofmann, is a very. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to god philippians 4. But my god shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory by christ jesus.
All you need, what ere it be, all the need you cannot see. A scarlet thread used to remind me of something i need to remember. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. Free instant download after checkout, simply click on the link and save the highresolution image to your phone or computer. Very beautiful, to my mind, is the sight of paul the aged. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. After thanking the philippians for generously supporting him, the apostle paul writes, and my god will meet all your needs according to the. Through philippians willow creek journey through mark. How does the mind fit into our experience of god, or our ability to live a life worthy of the gospel. The nature of true christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their.
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