"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 approach the end of Chapter 3 as Paul describes his attitude as he continues in the Faith.
Epistle of Joy – Episode #13 (Download)
We are now drawing to the end of Chapter 3:
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature be thus minded; and if in anything you are otherwise minded, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. – Philippians 3:12-16
Here’s what I had to say:
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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)
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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The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
In today’s episode we complete Chapter 2 and read about another person Paul is sending to Philippi…
Epistle of Joy – Episode #10 (Download)
Today we conclude Chapter 2 of Philippians by reading about Paul’s account of Epaphroditus:
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me.
– Philippians 2:25-30
Here are my closing thoughts for Chapter 2:
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