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TO KNOW CHRISTPhilippians 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. OverviewPaul had abandoned confidence in his own works (3:1–6) to trust Christ completely (vv. 7–9) and spiritual enablement (vv.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

HUMILITY INCARNATEPhilippians 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. OverviewA humble concern for others (2:1–4) mimics the humility displayedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Philippians INTRODUCTIONThis warm and upbeat letter was written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome around A.D. 61. Despite this circumstance, the key word in Philippians is “joy” or “rejoice,” which occurs 14 times. While the letter is personal, rather than a theological treatise like Romans or Galatians, it contains one of Scriptures’ most powerful affirmationsContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

THE LORD WILL COME1 Thessalonians 4–5 “The Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command . . . and the dead in Christ will rise first” (1 Thes. 4:16). Christ’s coming is both comfort and challenge. BackgroundEschatology in the Thessalonian letters. It is clear from reading these letters that during the fewContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

1 Thessalonians INTRODUCTIONThe young church at Thessalonica suffered immediate persecution, and Paul was driven from the city (Acts 17:1–9). This early letter, written about A.D. 50, was intended to encourage and further instruct very new believers. This and a second letter pick up themes found in all Paul’s letters, such as the inspiration of Scripture,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”