Just recently I have had further occasion to go back to Philippians with its themes of joy in suffering. So searching and instructive.
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Philippians: (subjectively) my favorite Bible book
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I agree! and the relevant passages in Acts which are set in Philippi are instructive also )Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened; the Philippian jailer, etc.).
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I think it's a good way round: God opened Lydia's heart, rather than Lydia getting the credit for opening her heart.
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Philippians is definitely a great book to read... As are all of the books in our holy bible! I love that God confirms to us in His words that through prayer and supplication, through submission to His will and His love... That we can endure all things through Him (Him who strengthens us!). He is so wonderful and kind, easing our sorrows and hardships through His words... Honestly, I don't think I'd have survived on this earth as long as I have without His guidance and teachings. Actually, I don't just think it.. I'm certain of it! 
Thanks to God, even when I am in a hard situation and should suffer because of it.. I can find joy and peace in Him
Thanks to God, even when I am in a hard situation and should suffer because of it.. I can find joy and peace in Him
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Thanks for your comment. Yes, joy is a central theme of Philippians; and it's interesting how joy, thanks giving and prayer are interrelated themes in chapter 4 of Philippians, as they are also of 1 Thessalonians 5.16-18. It's as if each stimulates the others.Philippians is definitely a great book to read... As are all of the books in our holy bible! I love that God confirms to us in His words that through prayer and supplication, through submission to His will and His love... That we can endure all things through Him (Him who strengthens us!). He is so wonderful and kind, easing our sorrows and hardships through His words... Honestly, I don't think I'd have survived on this earth as long as I have without His guidance and teachings. Actually, I don't just think it.. I'm certain of it!
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I keep coming back to chapter 4 verse 8 as a reference point for the believer's thinking. "Whatever things are true...(etc.)...think on these things."
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PS: Philippians is a good book to come back to and re-read after a while!Philippians is definitely a great book to read... As are all of the books in our holy bible! I love that God confirms to us in His words that through prayer and supplication, through submission to His will and His love... That we can endure all things through Him (Him who strengthens us!). He is so wonderful and kind, easing our sorrows and hardships through His words... Honestly, I don't think I'd have survived on this earth as long as I have without His guidance and teachings. Actually, I don't just think it.. I'm certain of it!
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It's true, Phillippians has much to teach in way of God's love for His faithful, and where to see His blessings.
Personally, my favorite is Zepheniah, seeing God's preservation of His people through His wrath. It reads much like it could be also read for this world today to warn of God's judgement to come and hatred of sin and immorality.
Personally, my favorite is Zepheniah, seeing God's preservation of His people through His wrath. It reads much like it could be also read for this world today to warn of God's judgement to come and hatred of sin and immorality.
,@SheepOfTheFold Hi; this is one of the forums that I was referring to!
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One of the things I love about Philippians is 4:4 Rejoice in the LORD always and again I say rejoice.
No matter what circumstances you are in, you can rejoice.
Paul wrote this book while in prison, and it is the most joy filled book in the Bible.
No matter what circumstances you are in, you can rejoice.
Paul wrote this book while in prison, and it is the most joy filled book in the Bible.
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Thanks; like in 1 Thessalonians 5, in Philippians 4, joy, thanksgiving and prayer are linked.
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My favorite verse in Philippians:
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8
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