Monthly Archives: October 2014

After exhorting and encouraging the Philippian church members to “rejoice in the Lord”, Paul the apostle begins a series of warnings to them. In chapter three and verse two of the letter addressed to Philippians he told them of what … Continue reading →

As Paul the apostle continued his writing to the Philippian church, he concluded his comments and exhortation concerning Epaphroditus who was the church’s pastor. In Philippians chapter three and verse one, we see the beginning of Paul’s exhortations and warnings … Continue reading →

As Paul the apostle wrote to the Philippians concerning the return of Epaphroditus the church’s pastor, he knew they would be very happy to see him. Epaphroditus had been very sick, and the church members heard about it. In chapter … Continue reading →

The verse begins, “Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness;” Because Paul knew the church members would be excited to see their pastor once again, he gives them a presumptive charge to “Receive him therefore” which means to … Continue reading →

As Paul the apostle wrote to the church members in Philippi, he desired to send both Timothy and Epaphroditus to be with them in person. Although Paul would have loved to have visited them himself, he knew that Epaphroditus, their … Continue reading →

After telling the Philippians that he was sending Timothy to them to check on their progress, Paul wrote that he trusted in the Lord that he would see them as well. Even though his fate was indeterminate at that point, … Continue reading →

As Paul the apostle contemplated sending Timothy to checkup on the church members in Philippi, he thought of himself having the opportunity to visit them as well. In Philippians chapter two and verse twenty-four we see who Paul relies upon … Continue reading →

As Paul the apostle sat within a prison, he wrote a letter to the Philippian church. He knew they were growing in their relationship with the Lord Jesus, however he desired to send his young protege’ Timothy to see their … Continue reading →