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At the end of the book of Philippians, we see one of the greatest promises ever given from God. Additionally, we learn a great deal about generosity and what it means for a Christian to be generous.

What would make you content in this life? How can a person ever be content? Paul, someone who experiences many challenges in his life, gives the answer to a group a Christians in the Roman world. But the formula is still working today.

Anxiety is a significant challenge for so many. Yet, for the Christian, God has given clear instructions that this is not to be a constant characteristic of the Christian life. Paul explains God’s procedure for confronting anxiety in this passage.

If you were a Christian pastor writing to your church from prison and you needed to confront some challenges and give some instruction, how would you do it? This is exactly the situation in which Paul found himself in the fourth chapter of Philippians. As Paul confronts these issues, he gives four descriptions of Christian churches.

Many people think Christianity is just another religion, but the Bible says something rather different. Paul explains the difference between mere religion (morality) and true Christianity.

Vows and promises are a beautiful thing… but what happens when they are broken? Ezekiel 16 is an impacting and metaphoric picture of God’s relationship with His people. The Israelites have been unfaithful to God, yet we see that God remains faithful and promises to restore his people.

What is the Christian’s goal in this life? The Apostle Paul, through his own testimony, clearly indicates that the Christian’s goal should be to become more like Christ each day. Even Paul, himself, understands that he has much further to go on this path and the same is true for every Christian.

What does it mean to be a Christian? One way to describe it is the difference between confidence in one’s own self and achievements (religion) and confidence in Jesus and His accomplishments and achievements (True Christianity). Paul explains the difference for us in the third chapter of Philippians.

What does it mean to always rejoice as a christian? In Philippians 3, Paul tells the Christians to continually be rejoicing, but this is far more than telling them to put on a facade of happiness or to ignore real issues in life. He begins to explain to them how joy can be experienced in the Christian life no matter what the circumstances that surround us.

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Every Christian Church is only one generation from losing it all. How is the church to stay vibrant? How can Christians pass on the Christian legacy they have inherited? The Apostle Paul tells us exactly how to do so with this truth that is much needed in our day.

Our words say something about us and tell a story about what we believe. What story do your words tell? Because words are so important, God gives specific instructions for His followers regarding how we are to use words appropriately.

Music is a wonderful gift that God has given humanity. But how are we to use it properly? The Bible gives us direction on how to think of secular music as well as how to think of distinctly Christian music. Consider and apply these principles with us.

The sexual revolution has dramatically changed the way we view sex and sexuality. Our society now has very open views around sex, and gender is now a fluid concept. What does the Bible have to say about this? And how should Christians engage with the world on this controversial topic?

Modest is both an inner and outer virtue. It must begin in the heart and then flow to one’s actions. But what exactly does modesty mean and how does it look? Paul explains this forgotten virtue to a small church in the first century and there is much for us to apply today.

Modesty is not a term that is looked on highly in our current culture and age. But what exactly does it mean and why has it been pushed to the side in our current climate? The Bible commends it as a distinctly Christian virtue, but also chooses to emphasise the internals before considering the externals of modesty.

In today’s age many homes have more screens than people living in them. Through these screens, we experience various forms of media and entertainment. But how does a Christian make sure that he is not being encouraged toward worldliness through these screens? How can a Christian pursue godliness in a media and entertainment saturated age? Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:1-12.

Over and over again the Bible tells Christians not to follow or live for the world. But what exactly does it mean to avoid worldliness? John explains thee matter in no uncertain terms.

What makes us a Christian family, and what does it looks like to live as a family? The book of 2 John tells us that we are a Family centred on the truth, and this comes with certain responsibilities.

Living by principles is often challenging without some good examples to follow. The Apostle Paul, after having explained Gospel principles to the Christian in Philippi, gives two examples for them to follow. 

As we look at the sermon on the mount we see Jesus teaches about love for enemies.

What is the outcome of responding to the Gospel. Paul explains that Christians are to be pure and blameless before God and before the world. He also tells Christians how to do this.

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.

When you feel overwhelmed by life's problems, who do you turn to? In today's passage the Israelites are going through a problem but God provides a message of deliverance.