Joy: Philippians 1: 1-11 by ric gustafson
This letter from Paul is to a small church in Philippi. This church was a tight knit group of believers. Paul had founded this church ten years earlier. Paul had been imprisoned. He longed for this church. Paul's life seemed incomplete without their fellowship. Even though he had been in prison, Paul's love for this church had not diminished.
Paul had humility. He was a bondslave to Jesus Christ. Paul was a servant of God. The Philippian church had unity where love thrives.
There is joy in community. The body of Christ is united. The body of Christ is diverse. Paul wanted this church to grow in spiritual devotion. He wanted this church to grow in spiritual discernment. He wanted this church to grow in spiritual development. He wanted this church to grow in spiritual deportment.
research help: ' Count It All Joy' by Dr David Jeremiah
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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