In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul seeks to put into perspective the trials of this life compared with the glory that is to come after. In doing so, he calls the sufferings of this life a “light affliction.” We may consider this a gross understatement, but when we look closer at what he means, the perspective shift happens.  

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 In Philippians 4, the reader is given a list of adjectives accompanied with an instruction: think on these things. What are these things, and what does it mean for us to “think” on them? 

Scriptura is a weekly bible study podcast written and produced by Bryan Marler. You can follow along on twitter @scripturapod. A special thanks to David devereaux of tin can audio for the music used in this episode. Thank you for listening. 

In Romans 1:7, Paul addresses the readers as those “beloved of God.” This phrase reveals something deep and personal about the relationship between God and his people.  

Last time, we looked at Paul’s use of the word “Doulos,” or “servant” to speak of himself in Romans 1. The significance of this was simple: Paul, a free man, was willingly placing himself lower than his social status indicated in order to serve God fully.

In Philippians 2, Paul uses this word to instruct his readers by referencing the servitude of another: Jesus Christ. 

 In Romans 1, Paul calls uses the Greek word doulos to call himself a “Servant of Jesus Christ.” What is the significance of this word?  

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