"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
In today’s episode we continue reading Chapter 3 and how Paul regards his progress in Judaism since coming to Christ.
Epistle of Joy – Episode #12 (Download)
In the previous episode we read all of Paul’s accolades and achievements. In today’s text he speaks about how he now views them since coming to Christ…
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, based on law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith; that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. – Philippians 3:7-11
Here’s my reflection…
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I recently came across the Catholic Contrast video channel. It’s rather good. Here’s their response to the question “Are religious debates pointless?”…
Something beautiful to begin the weekend…
Since it’s nearly time for St. Patrick’s day…
The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
In today’s episode we start Chapter 3 and read about a group known as the “Judaizers”…
Epistle of Joy – Episode #11 (Download)
In today’s episode we start Chapter 3. In this chapter, Paul shifts gears and speaks of a troublesome group which had been causing the Philippians some problems…
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If any other man thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law a Pharisee, as to zeal a persecutor of the church, as to righteousness under the law blameless. – Philippians 3:1-6
The audio isn’t great, I don’t think I’ll record in that location again, but here’s what I had to say:
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