Learn to love God with all your heart
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: English)
SUMMARY: The Book of Philippians is a letter written by Paul to the Christian community in Philippi. The letter reflects Paul's spiritual outlook and his relationship with Jesus Christ. The Philippians church had a strong bond with Paul, and the letter is filled with positive sentiments and attitudes, despite the uncertainty of Paul's imprisonment. Paul introduces himself as a servant or slave of Christ Jesus, emphasizing his complete commitment to Jesus. This attitude of complete commitment is essential to the Christian life and releases blessings, joy, and power in our lives.
In Philippians 1:1-2, Paul and Timothy refer to themselves as bond servants of Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of complete yielding to the Lord. They address the letter to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, highlighting the idea of being set apart for a specific purpose and living a different, holy life. Paul also emphasizes the importance of being rooted in Christ and deriving life and energy from him. The church is starting to organize itself with overseers and deacons. The passage ends with a blessing of grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In the first chapter of Philippians, Paul greets the believers and wishes them grace and peace from God. He emphasizes the importance of having peace on the inside as well as outside, and how believers have the authority to give grace and peace to others through their prayers. Paul is thankful for the believers and prays for them with joy, even though he is in jail. He encourages them by saying that God will complete the good work that He has started in them. The author also reflects on the importance of gratitude and how it can release the power of God in a person's life. The Christian walk is a life of difficulty and struggle, but God is always there to work with us and strengthen our faith.
The Christian walk is difficult and full of struggle, but God is always there to help us through it. We must combat doubt, anxiety, and fear with prayer, thankfulness, affirmations of God's grace, fasting, seeking the company of believers, spiritual warfare, and proclamations of God's goodness. We should cultivate an attitude of confidence in God's love and plan for our lives, even in times of uncertainty. As long as we love and serve God, he will be faithful to complete what he has begun in us. We should strive for a life of purpose, coherence, and good endings, trusting that God is powerfully working in our lives.
In Philippians 1:1-2, Paul and Timothy refer to themselves as bond servants of Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of complete yielding to the Lord. They address the letter to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, highlighting the idea of being set apart for a specific purpose and living a different, holy life. Paul also emphasizes the importance of being rooted in Christ and deriving life and energy from him. The church is starting to organize itself with overseers and deacons. The passage ends with a blessing of grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In the first chapter of Philippians, Paul greets the believers and wishes them grace and peace from God. He emphasizes the importance of having peace on the inside as well as outside, and how believers have the authority to give grace and peace to others through their prayers. Paul is thankful for the believers and prays for them with joy, even though he is in jail. He encourages them by saying that God will complete the good work that He has started in them. The author also reflects on the importance of gratitude and how it can release the power of God in a person's life. The Christian walk is a life of difficulty and struggle, but God is always there to work with us and strengthen our faith.
The Christian walk is difficult and full of struggle, but God is always there to help us through it. We must combat doubt, anxiety, and fear with prayer, thankfulness, affirmations of God's grace, fasting, seeking the company of believers, spiritual warfare, and proclamations of God's goodness. We should cultivate an attitude of confidence in God's love and plan for our lives, even in times of uncertainty. As long as we love and serve God, he will be faithful to complete what he has begun in us. We should strive for a life of purpose, coherence, and good endings, trusting that God is powerfully working in our lives.
Book of Philippians, letter to the Philippians.... The Lord has placed in my heart the desire to spend some time with you going over this letter. It’s a short letter, but what a beautiful, deep expression of Paul’s spiritual outlook and of his relationship with Jesus Christ and there is so much there to call us into a greater walk with the Lord and as we make that journey you will begin to see what a beautiful, beautiful letter. It’s a little jewel of 4 chapters but it certainly has a huge amount of contents and of a spiritual encouragement.
So, you’ll be blessed by it. Carmencita…. Is that your mom? It is your mom, what is her name? Carmela. Carmela, ¿usted habla inglés bien? Está yendo a su espíritu directamente, amen. Contento de tenerle, hermana aquí, una bendición. She’s visiting from the Dominican Republic I assume. Visitando de República Dominicana. Una bendición tenerla aquí. We’re rejoicing that she’s here with you, Carmencita. And you’re going to be her translator tonight I suppose, every once in a while you can. Ella va a ser su traductora un poquito aquí durante la predicación. ¿Mañana va a venir? Ojalá que viniera y ... si puede, si puede.... bueno, bueno...
So, you’ll be blessed by it. Carmencita…. Is that your mom? It is your mom, what is her name? Carmela. Carmela, ¿usted habla inglés bien? Está yendo a su espíritu directamente, amen. Contento de tenerle, hermana aquí, una bendición. She’s visiting from the Dominican Republic I assume. Visitando de República Dominicana. Una bendición tenerla aquí. We’re rejoicing that she’s here with you, Carmencita. And you’re going to be her translator tonight I suppose, every once in a while you can. Ella va a ser su traductora un poquito aquí durante la predicación. ¿Mañana va a venir? Ojalá que viniera y ... si puede, si puede.... bueno, bueno...
