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Themes in Philippians 1

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Themes in Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1 (show verse)

Paul and Timotheus, bondmen of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and ministers;

Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
Bishops » Bishops or overseers
Christian ministers » Servants » Of jesus Christ
Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Names » Of ministers » Servants of Christ
Philippi » Paul writes a letter to the Christians of
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Timothy » Joined paul in the letters » To the philippians
Titles and names of ministers » Bishops
Titles and names of ministers » Deacons
Titles and names of ministers » Servants of jesus Christ

Philippians 1:2 (show verse)

grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other

Philippians 1:3 (show verse)

I thank my God for my whole remembrance of you,

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others

Philippians 1:4 (show verse)

constantly in my every supplication, making the supplication for you all with joy,

Church » For other leaders » For the church
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he prayed for the philippian Christians
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
Intercessory prayer » By ministers for their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others

Philippians 1:5 (show verse)

because of your fellowship with the gospel, from the first day until now;

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
The gospel » Saints have fellowship in
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others

Philippians 1:6 (show verse)

having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ's day:

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Continuance in grace
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Continuance in grace
Grace of God » Growth in
Perseverance » Maintained through » God, Power of
The second coming of Christ » Shall be preserved unto

as it is righteous for me to think this as to you all, because ye have me in your hearts, and that both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the glad tidings ye are all participators in my grace.

Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Christian ministers » Called » Defenders of the faith
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Described as » Defenders of the faith
Partakers » Believers as

Philippians 1:8 (show verse)

For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Christ Jesus.

Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » For Christ » For friends

Philippians 1:9 (show verse)

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all intelligence,

Brotherly love » General references to
Grace of God » Growth in
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love to Christ » Increase of, to be prayed for
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in

Philippians 1:10 (show verse)

that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day,

Behaviour » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Offence » Saints should » Be without
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Sincerity » Pray for, on behalf of others
Sincerity » Prayer for, on behalf of others
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
True religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of

Philippians 1:11 (show verse)

being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise.

Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Bringing forth fruits of righteousness
Grace of God » Growth in
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Works, good » Called » Fruits of righteousness
Works, good » Are by jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God

Philippians 1:12 (show verse)

But I would have you know, brethren, that the circumstances in which I am have turned out rather to the furtherance of the glad tidings,

Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:13 (show verse)

so that my bonds have become manifest as being in Christ in all the praetorium and to all others;

Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:14 (show verse)

and that the most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord through my bonds, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God fearlessly.

holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:15 (show verse)

Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.

Leaders » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
Ministers » Support of » Unfaithful, general references to
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:16 (show verse)

These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;

Duty toward the Afflicted » To pray for them
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Sincerity » The gospel sometimes preached without
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:17 (show verse)

but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.

Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
Ministers » Charges to » Good
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:18 (show verse)

What is it then? at any rate, in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, yea, also I will rejoice;

fruit of the Spirit » Joy
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul

Philippians 1:19 (show verse)

for I know that this shall turn out for me to salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ;

Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Duty toward the Afflicted » To pray for them
fruit of the Spirit » Joy
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Ministers
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:20 (show verse)

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.

not Ashamed » Not ashamed, the righteous
The atonement » Saints glorify God for
Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
Body » Christ being magnified in your body
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Expectation » Of the righteous
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:21 (show verse)

For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain;

The atonement » Saints glorify God for
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
death » Preparation for
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
death » Of the righteous » Great gain
the Death of saints » Is gain
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Dying » Of the righteous » Great gain
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
natural Life » Should be spent in » Living unto God
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Great gain
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
The righteous » Seed of death of » Great gain
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:22 (show verse)

but if to live in flesh is my lot, this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell.

death » Desired » Paul
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:23 (show verse)

But I am pressed by both, having the desire for departure and being with Christ, for it is very much better,

Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
death » Desired » Paul
the Death of saints » Leads to » Christ's presence
natural Death » Described as » Departing
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence

Philippians 1:24 (show verse)

but remaining in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes;

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:25 (show verse)

and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;

Confidence » Instances of » Paul
Joy » Ministers should » Promote, in their people

Philippians 1:26 (show verse)

that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus through me by my presence again with you.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:27 (show verse)

Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;

Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Christian conduct » Striving for the faith
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Gospel » General references to
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Have their conversation becoming
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In striving for the faith of the gospel
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to

Philippians 1:28 (show verse)

and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;

Courage » Scriptures relating to
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ

Philippians 1:29 (show verse)

because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also,

Belief » Believing in Christ
Christ » Sake, for his » death
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
For Christ's sake » death
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
for Jesus' sake » death
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death

Philippians 1:30 (show verse)

having the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear of in me.

War » Figurative » Saints are all engaged in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Are all engaged in