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How do we live a life worthy of gospel of Christ? When the Apostle Paul first shared the gospel on Philippi he was beaten and imprisoned. Years later, imprisoned again, he writes the Philippians with a message of joy and encouragement. He wants them to share in this joy, even in the face of suffering. The book of Philippians challenges Christians to live a life that honors the gospel. In...

Given that Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell, it’s striking how often this letter expresses words of assurance. Paul tells the believers that God’s good work in them will be completed (1:6); he anticipates their progress and joy in the faith (1:25); he calls them to find encouragement in Christ and to rejoice in the Lord (2:1, 18; 3:1; 4:4); he reminds them of their heavenly citizenship and the glorious transformation that awaits them (3:20). At several points in Philippians,
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