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The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Philippi in order to help “make their joy complete.” In this practical exposition of the letter to the Philippians, J. Dwight Pentecost helps the reader discover a joy that transcends any circumstances and a contentment that is greater than any trial. Dr. Pentecost observes that “knowing Christ, walking in fellowship with Him, and being obedient to Him...

we would not minimize for one moment the ministry of Jesus Christ directly to a suffering saint, this fact is observed that the joy of Christ, the comfort of Christ, the strength of Christ were ministered to Paul through the saints. The fellowship of the saints with Paul in these experiences supported, encouraged, strengthened him. Thus Paul says, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you … for your fellowship in the gospel …” (vv. 3, 5). He is thankful for the ministry the saints have had to
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