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Philippians Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; NKJV.
Philippians Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
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Paul writes the letter to confirm that what the Philippians heard was true—Epaphroditus was sick—but also to assure them that their friend had recovered and would return to them soon. Paul met the Philippians on his second missionary journey, which we read about in Acts From the time he arrived in Philippi, Paul saw the members of this church as partners in his ministry. So another reason why Paul writes this letter is to maintain his relationship with this newly established church.
Paul is either writing from a prison cell, or while under house arrest in Rome Philippians Learn more in Lynn H. Cohick's Philippians online course. Paul also praised the members in Philippi for their faith in Jesus Christ and gave them counsel based on information about them that he had received from a Philippian disciple named Epaphroditus see Philippians Paul also warned the Philippians to beware of corrupt Christians, such as those who taught that circumcision was necessary for conversion.
Such individuals often referred to as Judaizers falsely claimed that new converts had to submit to the former Old Testament law of circumcision before becoming Christian see Philippians —3. Philippians is often called a prison Epistle, along with Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon. Paul expressed gratitude, love, and confidence to Church members; described sacrifices he had made to follow Jesus Christ; and instructed the Philippian Saints in principles of righteous living.
Students may recognize in Philippians some of the language used in the thirteenth article of faith, which was penned by the Prophet Joseph Smith. Paul revealed that his inner source of confidence and strength came from Jesus Christ see Philippians Philippians 1 Paul expresses gratitude for the fellowship of the Philippian Saints.
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