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Colossians INTRODUCTION Colossians is one of four letters Paul wrote from prison in Rome, about A.D. 61. This letter has a sharp focus: Paul wrote to combat a peculiar heresy that seemed to blend occult superstition with a “hollow and deceptive philosophy” (2:8). The effect of the heresy was to rob Christ of His centralContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 10 Reading 314 CONTENT WITH CHRIST Philippians 4 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Phil. 4:11).When you have it all, more means little. Overview Paul exhorted his friends (4:1–9), put their gift to him in unique perspective (vv. 10–20), and added final greetings (vv. 21–23). Understanding the Text “Therefore . .Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 9 Reading 313 TO KNOW CHRIST Philippians 3 “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Phil. 3:8).Power for living as well as salvation is to be found in Christ alone. Overview Paul had abandoned confidence in his own works (3:1–6) to trust Christ completely (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 8 Reading 312 HUMILITY INCARNATE Philippians 2 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing” (Phil. 2:5–7).The way to be exalted is still, be humble. Overview A humble concern for othersContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Philippians NOVEMBER 7 Reading 311 PAUL IN CHAINS Philippians 1“What has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel” (Phil. 1:12).In Christ, even bad news can be good news in disguise. Background The church in Philippi. Paul founded the church in the Roman colony city of Philippi aboutA.D 50, some 10 years beforeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”