“A win-win situation” is a business transaction in which both parties benefit. I get what I want from the deal. You get what you want from the deal. Thus, we both win. This business term can also apply to a situation in which one party benefits regardless. Life’s circumstances are typically good or bad, positive or negative, favorable or unfavorable. Yet there are rare occasions when a person comes out on top, no matter how things turn out. Philippians 1:21 states the ultimate win-win situation: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”  Philippians is “The Epistle of Joy.” Paul wrote this letter while under house arrest in Rome, where he awaited trial. He did not know if he...

Philippians 1:27 says, “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This is the theme of Philippians 2. The chapter begins with a call to spiritual unity. To walk worthy is to walk together. Spiritual unity requires selfless humility. To be humble is to be like Christ. In the middle of the chapter, Paul exemplifies the Christlike humility he exhorts the church to practice. The chapter ends with the commendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus. At first glance, verses 19-30 appear to be a typical report of Paul’s travel plans. It is more than that. Timothy and Epaphroditus were prime examples of Christlike servanthood.  Epaphroditus is not on any...

What Happens to What Happens to You

True Deliverance (Phillippians 1:19-21)

What Different Does My Giving Make (Philippians 4:14-20)

The Hymn of Christ (Philippians 2:5-2:11)

A Call to Spiritual Unity (Philippians 2:1-5)

What It Means To Be A Saint (Philippians 4:20-23)