PHILIPPIANS 1:12-26 (For The Christian, To Live Is Christ, And To Die Is Gain)
Paul was being held in chains, bound to the palace guard when he wrote to the church he founded on his second missionary journey. But instead of it being the end of the line and place of despair, as it would be for many, it was a place of great encouragement to Paul and those who knew him. New ways to further gospel presented themselves to Paul, and his faith in the face of trial emboldened others to share the […]
Paul was being held in chains, bound to the palace guard when he wrote to the church he founded on his second missionary journey.
But instead of it being the end of the line and place of despair, as it would be for many, it was a place of great encouragement to Paul and those who knew him.
New ways to further gospel presented themselves to Paul, and his faith in the face of trial emboldened others to share the gospel too.
Some shared with mixed motives, but as long as Christ is preached, Paul rejoiced!
But what of the end of his suffering, would he be freed, or would he face execution?
While that may not be absolutely certain at the time of writing, Paul could see benefit in both. Both were gain, to other serve the Lord on earth or in heaven, both were desirable.
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