INTRODUCTION

The Church at Philippi appears to have been one of the purest of the Apostolic age, and beyond any other called out the Apostle’s thankfulness and commendation.
The occasion of the Epistle seems to have been the return of Epaphroditus, who had brought a gift from Paul’s friends in Philippi, but had been seized by a dangerous illness, Paul was a prisoner in his own hired house in Rome and was anticipating his trial before the emperor.
There is nothing controversial in this letter. The peace of God keeps the Apostle’s mind and heart, and out of it pours a tide of deep and tender love. The hope of being alive at Christ’s coming is still his guiding star. His citizenship is in heaven, and all that he has forfeited of earthly wealth and joy is more than compensated for by what he has found in Christ.

OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS

To Present Every Man Perfect in Christ
SALUTATION
A PASTOR’S REGARD AND CONCERN FOR HIS PEOPLE
Thanksgiving for Their Co-operation
Confidence That They Share the Same Grace
Prayer for Their Spiritual Enrichment

1. What great confidence did Paul have concerning the Philippian converts?

Philippians 1:1-11

GREETING

Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), To all the saints (God’s people) in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER

I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
always offering every prayer of mine with joy [and with specific requests] for all of you,
[thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]. [Rom_14:10]
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus [whose great love fills me].
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
so that you may learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent [identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ [actually living lives that lead others away from sin];
filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God [so that His glory may be both revealed and recognized]. 


Comments by
F.B.Meyer
On
Philippians 1:1-11

REJOICE IN GROWTH AND SEEK INCREASE

It is exceedingly difficult to compress this Epistle, which is the tenderest and most personal of them all. Every word merits consideration; every paragraph is full of linked sweetness long drawn out. In the opening verses we are taught that we may further the gospel, not only by direct efforts, but by helping those who, like the Apostle, are devoted to its spread. From the early beginnings of their friendship, this Church had never faltered in its loving gifts, which Paul sought to repay with prayers on their behalf. He regarded them as comrades fighting the same enemy, on the same field, and sharing in the same grace.
The Apostle’s confidence that whatever God begins will have its perfect end, Php_1:6, is very reassuring. This is what we need, though we must not take it for granted apart from faith and prayer. Each of the Epistles has its “collect,” its comprehensive prayer offered in the name of Christ. This one is especially beautiful. Abounding love will lead to increased knowledge; and this to quicker discrimination between things that differ, however similar they may appear; and this, in turn, to freedom from blame and offense. And all will result in the fruit of a holy life, pleasing to Jesus and bringing glory and praise to God.

Pastor Jeff Arthur.
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10 Reasons to Rejoice
Paul’s Longing And Prayer.

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