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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9

By praying Paul acknowledged the importance of asking God to work (cf. James 4:2). We may not be able to explain fully why God has ordained prayer as a vehicle whereby He works in the world or how prayer works. Nevertheless Scripture is unmistakably clear that prayer does effect objective change. [Note: See John Munro, "Prayer to a Sovereign God," Interest 56:2 (February 1990):20-21, and Thomas L. Constable, "What Prayer Will and Will Not Change," in Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost, pp.... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9-11

B. Prayer 1:9-11Paul had already written that he prayed for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3-4). Now he explained what he prayed so his readers would know specifically what the apostle was asking God to do for them. In response to God’s working in them (Philippians 1:6) it was imperative that they continue to grow in the virtues identified here, specifically, intelligent and discerning love. Note the balance of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in this pericope. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:10

Possessing this kind of abounding love would enable the Philippians to give approval to things of the greatest value and importance. Conversely they would disapprove things of lesser significance. Most of the choices that a spiritual believer faces are not between morally good and morally evil things but between things of lesser and greater value. The things that we choose because we love them reflect how discerning our love really is.The ultimate end in view emerges in the second part of this... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:11

This verse modifies the last half of Philippians 1:10. The only way we will be able to stand before God sincere and blameless is if we allow the Holy Spirit to control us. If we do, He will fill our lives with the fruit that is the product of His righteousness (Galatians 5:22-23). This righteousness and its fruit come to us through Jesus Christ, not as a result of our own good deeds. Therefore all the glory and praise for our righteousness, our fruit, and hopefully our flawless and blameless... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12

This verse is a topic sentence for all that follows through Philippians 1:26. Whenever Paul wrote, "I want you to know," he introduced something important (cf. 2 Corinthians 13:6; 2 Timothy 3:1).His readers could very understandably have concluded that Paul’s imprisonment had brought the building of the church of Jesus Christ to a standstill, or at least slowed its progress significantly. However the apostle announced that this had not happened. Rather his imprisonment was resulting in the... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-18

1. Paul’s present imprisonment 1:12-18 read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-26

C. Progress report 1:12-26Paul proceeded from his introductory comments to explain his personal circumstances because these were of interest to his readers and profitable for them to understand. In relating them the apostle revealed a spiritual viewpoint that is a model for all believers for all time. This "biographical prologue" [Note: Swift, p. 241.] illustrates how the principles for effective partnership in the gospel that Paul introduced in Philippians 1:3-11 were working out for the... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:13

The point of this verse is that because of Paul’s imprisonment in Rome many people had heard the gospel who would not otherwise have heard it. The phrase, "my imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ," (NASB) or, "I am in chains for Christ," (NIV) in the Greek text stresses an important fact. Paul’s relationship to Christ, not just his service for Christ, was what had become known. People had become aware of Paul’s personal relationship with the Savior because he had shared his testimony with... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:14

A second reason Paul felt encouraged even though he was in prison was this. His example of aggressive witness had inspired the Roman Christians to be more outspoken in sharing the gospel. Rather than taking a lower profile because their leader was in chains, most of the local believers felt inspired by Paul’s courage. They were standing up boldly for Christ and trusting Him as they had not done before. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:15

Of these local Roman Christians who were now witnessing and preaching more boldly there were two types, distinguished by their motivation. Some were hoping to advance their own reputations by their activities. They were envious of Paul’s prominence and were striving with their fellow believers for selfish reasons. This view seems more probable than that they were the Judaizers Paul spoke of later in Philippians 3:1-16. Others had a sincere desire to reach the lost and to meet the needs that... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:15

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