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Themes in Philippians 1

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Themes in Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1 (show verse)

PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

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 be unto 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 give thanks to my God on every 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)

always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request 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)

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even 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)

being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

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

Philippians 1:7 (show verse)

as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers 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 earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

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 knowledge and all understanding;

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 prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;

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)

filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God.

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)

Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel;

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 are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;

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 very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to preach the word.

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 do it in a spirit of envy and strife; but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will:

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)

the one indeed preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add affliction to my bonds:

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 the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.

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 then? if Christ is preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even in this do I rejoice, yea, and 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 issue in my salvation through your prayers, 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

according to my firm expectation and hope, that I shall be confounded by no event, but that with all boldness, as always hitherto, Christ shall now also be magnified in my body, whether by my life or 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 to me to live is Christ, and to die is 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 it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not.

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

Philippians 1:23 (show verse)

For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far 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 to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:25 (show verse)

And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;

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

Philippians 1:26 (show verse)

that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:27 (show verse)

Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel;

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 dismayed on any occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to them, but of salvation to you, 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)

For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake;

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)

experiencing the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.

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