Counterfeit Religion
We identify, reject, and refute error by knowing the truth. The truth is that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh and our Savior, and through faith in Him, we possess everything we need to serve and honor Him.
Older and Wiser
The goal of ministry is to bring glory to God by bringing Christians to maturity in Christ. Spiritual maturity should be our personal goal as well. It is marked by godly wisdom--understanding the spiritual treasures we have in Christ and walking with Him.
Jesus Is Creator God
The Christian faith is not about Christians but about Christ. The book of Colossians begins by telling us who Jesus Christ is and what He has done and how these truths have affected and should affect us, His followers.
The Secret of Contentment
As he concludes the book of Philippians, Paul gives us the secret to genuine satisfaction in life. It comes as we learn contentment with the circumstances God has placed us in and as we thank Him daily for all His gifts to us.
Killing the Serpent of Anxiety
Our passage today is an eminently practical one. The apostle Paul urges us to pursue harmony with one another, prayer and thanksgiving, and a renewed way of thinking. Over all of this is the admonition to keep rejoicing in the Lord. Doing these things is the answer to anxiety.
Coaching Advice from a Veteran Athlete
In the last half of Philippians 3, Paul gives us the key to finishing well in our Christian life: Do not get distracted from the goal, follow worthy examples, and maintain focus on the glory that lies ahead for all who are in Christ.
Treasures Worth Running After
Paul calls on us to abandon any confidence we might have in our own contributions to our standing with God and instead place all our reliance on the righteousness and sacrifice of Christ. He alone is worthy.
Demonstrating Christianity That Works
In our passage for today, Paul shows us how the example of selfless humility set by Jesus Christ works out in our everyday lives. By God's grace, we can live up to His ideal of true greatness.
Giving Up Our Rights
Today's passage gives us a window into the profound mystery of Jesus Christ's incarnation as a man who lived a fully human life among us, while still remaining God. It is the supreme example of humility--one that we are called to follow as we live for Him.
The Reason for Living
Paul's letter to the Philippians is often called "the epistle of joy." Joy and praise fill its pages, but not because Paul's life was trouble-free. He simply chose to concentrate on thanksgiving, prayer, and the hope of eternity with Jesus, as we see in the opening verses.