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  • “ Giving thanks to God who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints” Colossians 1:12 Al Christians share in an inheritance that is given by God. This inheritance is described elsewhere as God’s gloriou…

  • “ You may have great endurance and patience” Colossians 1:11 The prayer of Paul for the Colossian Christians extended into this verse. Here he prayed that the members will be “strengthened with all power”. He acknowledge…

  • “ And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord” Colossians 1:10 There is a reason for the long hours of prayer that Paul and his companions have been having for the Colossian Christians. Every Ch…

  • “Since the day we heard of you, we have not stopped praying for you” Colossians 1:9 There are some people who are always looking for a reason to pray. They believe in the injunction “pray without ceasing”. Paul is one of…

  • “He told us of your love in the Spirit” Colossians 1:8 It seemed from the context that Epaphras had been to visit Paul and brought some great news to him about what God was doing among the Christians in Colosse. In the p…

  • “You learned it from Epaphras our dear fellow servant and a faithful minister of Christ.” Colossians 1:7The truth of God’s grace was communicated to the Church in Colosse by Epaphras. It is believed that He was a native …

  • “All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing” Colossians 1:6 Indeed all over the world this gospel of Jesus Christ is growing. How else can you explain that someone born in a tiny village in West Africa i…

  • “The faith and love that spring from the hope” Colossians 1:5 We are not talking about any faith and love according to Paul. The faith and love that was resounding from the Colossian Christians were attributes that were …

  • “Because we have heard of your faith and your love” Colossians 1:4 There is always a reason for giving thanks. When we thank and praise God, we do so because of what God has done or what we have come to know about God. P…

  • “We always thank God when we pray for you” Colossians 1:3 Every one of Paul’s letters, with the exception of Galatians begins with thanks or praise. It is a good thing to begin all that we do with thanks. It reveals so m…

  • “To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse:” Colossians 1:2 Paul and Timothy are identified as the authors of this letter. It was written from Rome about 60 AD during the first imprisonment of Paul. Epaphras…

  • “Greetings from all the saints especially those who belong to Caesar’s household” Philippians 4:21 The closing benediction and exchange of greetings is typical of Paul’s letter. It is normal to end letters with this type…

  • “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19Paul seems to be very confident of what he is saying in this verse. If one did not know a lot about Paul, it will ap…

  • “They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice pleasing to God” Philippians 4:18 “The book of Leviticus gives detailed instruction on different kinds of offerings to be presented to God. One of these is a thanks …

  • “I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied.” Philippians 4:18 “What happens when you are overwhelmed by the generosity of others? That is how Paul felt when he received the abundance of gifts from t…

  • “Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.” Philippians 4:17 “Not that I am looking for a gift”, those are sincere hearts words from the heart of Paul. He realized how e…

  • “For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need”. Philippians 4:16 “For even when I was in Thessalonica”, that phrase says it all. One would have expected the church in Thessaloni…

  • “Not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only”. Philippians 4:15 Paul is sharing something that was not a secret. Everyone in Philippi and probably in Macedonia knew that in the ea…

  • “Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.” Philippians 4:14 This is an interesting statement, considering that it follows one that says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. It reveals the r…

  • “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13 Paul has just finished talking about learning the secret of contentment. He has spoken about knowing what it is to be in need and to have plenty…

  • “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” Philippians 4:12Is there really a secret to be learned? Well, some will call it a principle and others will call it a secret. What Paul is saying is…

  • “ I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty” Philippians 4:12 Have you known what is to be in need? I have and I can assure you that it is not a pleasant place to be. I have known how it feels …

  • “ I am not saying this because I am in need, “ Philippians 4:11 People are quick to subscribe motives to the actions of people who are in ministry. This is usually the case when preachers of the gospel start teaching or …

  • “ Indeed you were concerned but had no opportunity to show it. “ Philippians 4:10 There are times when circumstances prevent our good intentions from being carried out. Paul knew the kind of partnership, which existed be…

  • “I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me”. Philippians 4:10 The joy of Paul knew no bounds on receiving news and the gift from the Church in Philippi. It must have been a long stretch o…

  • “And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 We have been given a lot to think about and to focus on as Christians. I am speaking of things that are worthy of praise and things that can be categorized as exce…

  • “Athletes who do not compete according to the rules...” 2 Timothy 2:5 The writer of the letter of Timothy has a broader theme in mind. He wants Christians to learn endurance. It is not only the hardship involved in the r…

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