Devotional

The Final Word 4:23 " The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. " Paul now ends this letter as he began it: wishing the grace of Christ upon them (Cf. 1:2). This is not mere formality. It is an indication of what was important and central to Paul. It is a splendid reminder that the c… Read More

Christians in Caesar’s Household? 4:21 " All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. " Paul was in chains in Rome when he wrote this letter. And, in sending greetings to the Philippian believers from Rome, he includes special mention of believers who were " of Cae… Read More

Theology Turned to Praise 4: 20 "Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen." Paul’s reflection in v.10-18 on the gift sent by the Philippians leads him to theology in v.19. And his meditation on theology leads him to praise in v.20. This ought to be the regular pattern o… Read More

Do You Know That God Is Rich For You? 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." It is one thing to understand God’s " riches in glory in Christ Jesus." It is another thing to realize that they are there for YOU. It is not just that there i… Read More

God’s Riches in Glory in Christ Jesus 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." The ample supply God gives His people is "according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." To some this may sound like high-sounding nonsense, but in this ph… Read More

What About Grace? #3 of 3: The Resolution 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." We have now this question before us: How does God’s promise to bless the generous square with the principle of grace, which says that God’s blessing … Read More

What About Grace? #2 of 3: The Two Dangers 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." We have seen that this verse is a promise to supply the needs of the Philippians because they have been generous to Paul, and that it implies what other passage… Read More

What About Grace? #1 of 3: The Problem 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." We have seen that this verse is not a general promise to supply the needs of all, but rather a specific promise to supply the needs of the Philippians because they … Read More

Will God Provide for All the Needs of All His People? 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." In one sense the answer to the title question is easy. Yes, He will. But does this mean that His promise to provide for the generous is equal to His … Read More

God’s Promise of Provision 4:19 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." If this verse isn’t promising material provision for all of the needs of all God’s people, what IS it promising? Obviously it is promising the generous Philip… Read More