by Dr. Grant C. Richison
“…no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.”
“no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.”
Paul and his colleagues were beaten and thrown in a dungeon (Acts 16) in Philippi, “But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we […]
“For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.”
Other churches contributed to Paul’s ministry while he was in their area. The Philippian church contributed after he left into other parts of the world. They had a heart for missions anywhere.
“For even in thessalonica”
Paul fled Philippi for his life. He traveled […]
“Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.”
“Not that I seek the gift”
Paul here defends himself against slanderous gossip.
“Seek” is the word for intense desire. It deals with motive. Paul at the point of writing this epistle is not subtly hinting for another gift. He is not […]
“Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.”
“Indeed”
Paul is still concerned lest the Philippians mistake his talk about money as a lobby for more.
“I have all and abound”
The money that the Philippians sent was ample […]
“Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.”
“a sweet-smelling aroma”
Paul does not specify what gifts they sent from Philippi. He simply describes them. First description–”a sweet-smelling aroma.”
The Philippian gift impacts both upon Paul and God. […]
“Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.”
Three descriptions of an offering that glorifies God is set forth in this verse:
1. “A sweet-smelling aroma”
2. “An acceptable sacrifice”
3. “Well pleasing to God.”
Today […]
“Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.”
The third and last description of giving that glorifies God is that it pleases him — “Well pleasing to God.”
“Well pleasing to God”
The sacrifice of giving pleases God. […]
“And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
This verse is a popular verse often quoted out of context.
“and my God shall supply all your need”
The “and” indicates that v.19 is an outcome of what he has just said. This paragraph treats God’s faithfulness in using the […]
“and my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“according to his riches in glory”
God will supply their need according to the standard of his own wealth. The words “according to” mean according to the norm or standard. The standard is the limitless wealth of God in eternity. […]
“Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
“Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
God is glorified unto eternity for the contents of the whole book of Philippians. God is glorified, for example, by his provisions for Paul and the Philippians themselves. Ascription of glory to God […]
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