Paul was content with his salvation.

Paul was suffering for the furtherance of the gospel s- something for which suffering is worth the price.

Paul's prayer was spiritual not about physical needs

Paul had confidence that God would complete the salvation of His elect

Evidence of access to God's eternal blessings

Paul's memories of Philippi lead him to rejoice, pray and cement the fellowship with his Macedonian friends.

Christ is the light of the world, but so are His saints.

In Paul's introduction he refers to four pairs of words: Paul and Timotheus; saints and servants; grace and peace; God the Father and God the Son

Christ made it hard for people to follow Him, to become disciples, to become "church" members.