What if we promoted peace in the family? (The 5:15)

As Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians, he tells them again to "stand firm" in the midst of opposition and challenge. But in order to stand well, we must stand firmly upon the family of God's people ...

One Thing (The 5:15)

Paul tells us in Philippians 3 that he focuses on one thing. But in order to do it well, we must know how to forget what is behind and focus forward rightly. How does God view our past? And how can we forget we...

What if we made disciples like Paul?

How would you like to invest in an opportunity of a lifetime? It’s one that you would not only look back on as prudent and profitable, but just thinking about it would touch a place deep in your emotions that c...

What if we trained Timothys? (The 5:15)

In this section, Paul gives a glowing recommendation for Epaphroditus and Timothy. But where do men (and women) like this come from? How can we invest in the next generation so that those who come after us are strong in the things that really matter?

What if we knew the truth about eternity? (The 5:15)

How did Paul go from being a man consumed with his own status and behavior to one who could say, "To live is Christ"? Or from a man who saw death as punishment to one who saw death as gain? And furthermore, how could we learn to live like Paul did?

God, What Are You Doing?

“Why did this happen?” “Why did it happen now?” “Why did it happen to me?” What if we viewed even our adverse circumstances though the eyes of faith? What if the God we love loved us so much that He could...

Our Savior, Our Situation, Ourselves (The 5:15)

How does Paul write a letter like Philippians that is drenched in joy even while he is locked in prison? Part of the key, we learn, is that he has arrived at a "mature consideration" (Phil. 1:12) of his situa...

The Miraculous Birth of the Church in Philippi

Welcome to Philippians! This is a compressed letter, filled with phrases that jump out and grab you like, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It is tempting to do a “drive by” or “bumper st...

The Church in Philippi (The 5:15)

Throughout his letter to the Philippians, Paul reminds the church there of the history they shared during its first days. That story can be found in Acts 16, and it's essential background as we read Philippia...

Here Comes The Judge

Introduction from Buddy - For a little over 10 years I had the privilege of serving as an Adjunct Professor at Carver Bible College, one of America's historically Black colleges. The primary course I taught wa...