Examples of Paul’s use of military metaphors in the epistle:
“The praetorian guard” (1:13 AV “palace”) and Caesar’s household (4:22) are mentioned only in Philippians.
“Furtherance of the gospel” (1:12,25). Greek word is prokope and is used of pioneers cutting a way a…
Timothy is Called to the Work of Preaching
After leaving Lystra and Iconia, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch in Syria and “rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles” (Acts 14:27). The introduction of many Gentiles into the faith …
Timothy – Paul’s Faithful and Beloved Son (2) Read More »
Generous, warm, hospitable. Happy, selfless and overflowing with service. If we would like to embrace these characteristics then Paul’s letter to Philippi has an important message for us. The epistle is written with great passion as Paul poured out his thanks to the ecclesia for a gift they had gi…
Philippians: Background to the Epistle (1) Read More »
The aim in these articles is to encourage prayerful contemplation and invigorate discussion on how we can faithfully and effectively present the Truth to the world of today. Having considered the role that lectures play, we will move on to other preaching methods that can be used.
Lectures are by…
Practical Personal Preaching Today (4) Using Our Homes Read More »
