THE STORY OF THE EARLY CHURCH

Verses teaching "Christian Life & Worship"

Part 67 - PAUL'S LETTER to the PHILLIPIANS

A small part of Phillipians is here;
most of Phillipians is in Part 20, Travels and Acts"
some is in Part 50, "Gospel of Jesus"

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67.1 CHRISTIAN CONDUCT

Philippians 4:4-5 - Delight yourselves in God, yes, find your joy in him at all times. Have a reputation for gentleness, and never forget the nearness of your Lord.

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67.2 PEACE, also PRAYER, WORRY

Philippians 4:6-7 - Don't worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.

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67.3 CHRISTIAN CONDUCT

Philippians 4:8-9 - Here is a last piece of advice (from Paul). If you believe in goodness and if you value the approval of God, fix your minds on the things which are holy and right and pure and beautiful and good. Model your conduct on what you have learned from me (Paul), on what I have told you and shown you, and you will find the God of peace will be with you.

 

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