Philippians 2:17-30
Examination of the Biblical “drink offering,” Paul’s relationship with Timothy, and the spiritual gift of service evidenced by Epaphroditus.
Bible Notes
Brian’s deep-dive Bible study notes and commentaries.
Notes accompanying the Friday Night Salt and Light Bible study I led in California on Friday nights (hence the name Friday Night Salt and Light) were originally posted at http://fnsandl.blogspot.com, and have now been migrated to this website.
Philippians 2:14-16
A call to Christian service with joy without complaint as a faithful witness to the lost. Also, the inerrancy of and the call to share God’s Word.
Comparison of Calvinist and Arminianist Theologies
A succinct table comparing and contrasting the five points of Calvinism and Aminianism side-by-side.
Philippians 2:12 (Part II) – 13
Examination of “fear” of the LORD. Comparison and contrast of the Calvinist and Arminianist positions on “Enduring Salvation.”
Philippians 2:12 – Part I
Analysis of Paul’s admonition to “work out our salvation with fear and trembling” – the Biblical connection between salvation, repentance, and good works.
The Name of God – יהוה
A Biblical overview of God’s Name – יהוה – given to Moses from the burning bush, with a rebuttal of the lie that Jesus never claimed in the Bible to be God.
Philippians 2:1-11
The importance of humility in Christian service, exemplified perfectly in the life of Jesus, who being God, humbled Himself to come to us in human flesh.
Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
English translation of the text of Martin Luther’s 95 theses nailed to the church door at Wittenberg on October 31, 1517.
Philippians 1:27-30 Revisited
An examination of Paul’s admonition against disunity in the church, and a brief look at the principles of church discipline.
Philippians 1:19-30
A look at Paul’s statement “To live is Christ. To die is gain” and his admonition that suffering for the Gospel is actually a blessing from God.