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.
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 1:15-19
Preaching should emphasize the Gospel message rather than the preacher. Also why we should intercede in prayer to an omniscient and omnipotent God.
Martyrdom of the Apostles – Excerpts from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
Excerpt from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs describing the deaths of early church leaders.
Philippians 1: 12-14
A discussion of God’s call to suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and His purpose in it.
Philippians 1:3-11
Study of the nature of intercessory prayer, and the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification of disciples of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:1-2
Examines Paul’s greeting in Philippians, including a discussion of the Greek word δοῦλος doulos usually translated “bondservant” but really meaning “slave.”
Introduction to Philippians (part 2)
Discussion of the authorship, date, and theme of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.
Introduction to Philippians
Location and history of ancient Philippi. Acts 15-16 account of Paul’s second missionary journey and the founding of the Philippian church.
