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Themes in Philippians 1

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Themes in Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1 (show verse)

From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.

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)

May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!

spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other

Philippians 1:3 (show verse)

I thank my God every time I remember 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 praying joyfully in every one of my prayers for all of you

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 partnership in 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)

I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah Jesus.

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

For it is only right for me to think this way about all of you, because you're constantly on my mind. Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, all of you are partners with me in this privilege.

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 much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.

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 is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,

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)

so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns,

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)

having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised.

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 want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually caused the gospel to advance.

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)

As a result, it has become clear to the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that I am in prison for preaching about the Messiah.

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)

Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God's word more boldly and courageously than ever before.

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 are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their 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 latter are motivated by love, because they know that I have been appointed to defend the gospel.

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)

The former proclaim the Messiah because they are selfishly ambitious and insincere, thinking that they will stir up trouble for me during my imprisonment.

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)

But so what? Just this that in every way, whether by false or true motives, the Messiah is being proclaimed. Because of this, I rejoice and will continue to 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)

I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.

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)

I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.

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 go on living is the Messiah, 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)

Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer.

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

Philippians 1:23 (show verse)

Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah, for that is 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 for your sake it is better that I remain alive.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:25 (show verse)

Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you, so you will mature in the faith and know joy in it.

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

Philippians 1:26 (show verse)

Then your rejoicing in the Messiah Jesus will increase along with mine when I visit with you again.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:27 (show verse)

The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for 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 that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved and all because of God.

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

Philippians 1:29 (show verse)

For you have been given the privilege for the Messiah's sake not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him.

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)

You have the same struggle that you saw in me and now hear that I am still having.

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