In this passage, Paul says that God works in us and we are to work out the new life He has placed in us. But what exactly does this mean and how do we do this? Paul shows us in Philippians 2:12-13.

The early Christian confession that “Jesus Christ is Lord” is packed with meaning and implications. Paul explains what it means and why it is eternally relevant for all humanity.

God commands Christians to be unified with each other, but how can they do that and what exactly is this unity? Paul speaks to these questions and tells us that Christian unity is grounded in the very nature of the Trinity and in the actions of Jesus.

How can a person experience true peace and unity with others? The Apostle Paul answers that question as he encourages a group of Christians who are under attack from external and internal forces.

How can a Christian act like a Christian? There is no exhaustive list or set of rules to follow in the Christian life, so how can a Christian know how to act, speak and live in a way that is appropriate? Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1. In it, he tells Christians to live like who they are in Christ and he helpfully gives three ways in which they can specifically do so.

One of the most famous lines in the entire New Testament is found in Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” But what exactly does the Apostle mean? How does Christ change a person’s life and change the way they look at death. The explanation of this passage helps to answer these questions and it also provides a litmus test for genuine Christianity.

Paul, the great preacher and missionary, has been thrown in jail. Yet, he says that the gospel is still progressing. But how can the gospel continue to advance in such challenging circumstances? Paul gives us the answer.

How can a Christian participate in the gospel? Paul tells us the answer in a prayer he wrote to the Philippian Christians. It involves discerning love and application to real life. Hear the four elements Paul gives in order to partake in the Gospel.

What is it about a group of Christians that can give their former pastor such confidence in them even as he sits in a jail cell? What gave Paul confidence in the Philippian Christians can be true of individuals today as well. Come see the characteristics of true Christians as we begin our study of the book of Philippians.