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Themes in Philippians 1

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Themes in Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1 (show verse)

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all God's people in union with Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and assistants:

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)

spiritual blessing and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other

Philippians 1:3 (show verse)

Every time I remember you I thank my God,

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)

and always do it with joy in every entreaty I make 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)

for your cooperation in spreading the good news, from the first day you heard it 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)

For I am certain of this very thing, that He who began the good work in you will go on until the day of Jesus Christ to complete it.

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

And I have a right to think this way about you, because I always have you in my heart, whether shut up in prison or out defending and vindicating the good news, for you are sharers with me of God's favor.

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 never stop yearning for all of you with the affection Christ Jesus inspires.

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 it is my prayer that your love may overflow still more and more, directed by fuller knowledge and keener 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 always approve the better things, and be men of transparent character and blameless life,

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)

men that are abounding in the fruits of right-doing with the help of Jesus Christ, to the honor 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 want you to rest assured, brothers, that those things which have befallen me have actually resulted in the progress of the good news;

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)

in this way it has become well known throughout the Imperial Guard and to all the rest here that I am a prisoner in the service of Christ,

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 most of the Christian brothers have grown confident enough, because of my imprisonment, to dare to tell God's message without being afraid.

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, are actually preaching Christ because they are moved by jealousy and partisanship, but others are doing so from the motive of 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, indeed, are doing so from love to me, for they know that I am providentially put here to defend the good news;

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 are preaching Christ from the motive of rivalry, not in sincerity, supposing that this is making it harder for me to bear 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)

What difference then does it make? In one way or another, whether in pretense or in sincerity, Christ is being preached, and that is the thing that makes me glad; yes, more too, I will continue to be glad of it,

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 through your prayers and a bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my spiritual welfare,

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)

in accordance with my eager expectation and hope that I shall never disgrace myself, but that now as always hitherto, by my all-conquering courage, whether by living or dying, Christ will be honored in me.

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 living means Christ and dying brings 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 keep on living here means fruit from my labor, I cannot tell which to choose.

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

Philippians 1:23 (show verse)

I am hesitating between two desires, for I long to depart and to be with Christ, for that 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)

And yet for your sakes it is very necessary for me to stay on here.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:25 (show verse)

Now since I am certain of this, I know that I shall stay on and stay by you all to promote the progress of your faith

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

Philippians 1:26 (show verse)

which will result in your joy; so that, through union with Christ Jesus, you may have more than sufficient ground for boasting about me, through my being with you again.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:27 (show verse)

Only you must practice living lives that are worthy of the good news, so that whether I come and see you or stay away, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, and that with one purpose you are continuing to cooperate in the fight for faith in the good news.

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)

Never in the slightest degree be frightened by your opponents, for such fearlessness will be strong evidence to them of their impending destruction, but to you a sure sign, and that from God, of your salvation.

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

Philippians 1:29 (show verse)

For it has been graciously granted to you for Christ's sake, not only to trust 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)

since you are having the same struggle that you once saw me have and which you hear that I am still having.

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