God's Plan and Paul's Predicament
Philippians 1:12-18
Skip Heitzig
Philippians 1 (NKJV™) | |
12 | But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, |
13 | so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; |
14 | and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. |
15 | Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will: |
16 | The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; |
17 | but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. |
18 | What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Though the apostle Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell in Rome, he encouraged the church at Philippi to give thanks and rejoice in all circumstances. He also called them to reject legalism, live humbly, and embrace unity. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this study through one of Paul's most inspiring and frequently quoted letters.
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