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Militant Unity in the Gospel (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:27

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit,

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Reasons to Boast (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:25,26

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound

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Why We’re Here (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:21-26

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.  If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!  I am torn between the two: I desire

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Life and Death Christians (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:21

For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. (The letter of Paul to the Philippians, chapter 1, verse 21) Most of us are probably more familiar with the 1984 NIV (New International

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Facing Martyrdom (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:20

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (Paul’s letter to

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Knowing How God Is Going to Answer Prayer (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:18b,19

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (Paul’s letter

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What Slows the Gospel Down (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:15-18a

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.  The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.  The former preach Christ

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The Unstoppable Gospel (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:12-14

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.  As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone

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Learning to Love (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:9-11

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled

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The Power of Relationships (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:7,8

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.  God can

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Confidence in Our Rescue (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:4-6

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry

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Remembering With Gratitude (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:3

I thank my God every time I remember you. (Paul’s Letter to the Philippians 1:3) Do you remember your childhood with gratitude or with pain?  Do you remember your children with gratitude or regret? 

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The Importance of Human Leadership (Theology for Living From Philippians) – 1:1,2

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.  I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons.  May God our Father

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Lessons From the Old Testament: Arts and Technology

Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father

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Lessons From the Old Testament: God’s Concern For Justice

Amos For three sins of Israel, even for four, I will not relent.  They sell the innocent for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals.  They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the

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