Almost Dead (and Grateful) Harry Ironside: Those who believe themselves to be worthy of honor and esteem are not the ones whom God calls the saints to recognize. Rather, those who are willing to take the lowly path and not seek great things for themselves are the ones whom the Lord will exalt in due … [Read More...] Philippians 2:25-30

No One Like You John Calvin: For it is impossible that the man who is devoted to self should apply himself to the interests of the Church.   Philippians 2:17-24 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with … [Read More...] Philippians 2:17-24

Shining Star Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The glory of the gospel is that when the church is absolutely different from the world, she invariably attracts it.   Philippians 2:12-16 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with … [Read More...] Philippians 2:12-16

Exalted Jonathan Edwards: In the person of Christ do meet together infinite glory and lowest humility. Infinite glory, and the virtue of humility, meet in no other person but Christ.   Philippians 2:8-11 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. … [Read More...] Philippians 2:8-11

Humbled John Calvin: Christ did not seek or receive anything for himself, but everything for us.     Philippians 2:5-7 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking … [Read More...] Philippians 2:5-7

New Attitude John Newton: I am persuaded that love and humility are the highest attainments in the school of Christ and the brightest evidences that He is indeed our Master.   Philippians 2:1-4 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete … [Read More...] Philippians 2:1-4

Get Up, Stand Up John Calvin: It is the highest honor that is conferred upon us by Divine grace, that we suffer for his name.   Philippians 1:27-30 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear … [Read More...] Philippians 1:27-30

Stayin' Alive J.C. Ryle: Break off from a world that can never truly satisfy you. Seek that treasure which alone is truly incorruptible.   Philippians 1:18b-26 Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it … [Read More...] Philippians 1:18b-26

Jailhouse Rock F.B. Meyer: The wicked may plot against God, seeking to injure His servants and obstruct the progress of His truth, and within certain limits they may appear to succeed; but when they expect to reap the harvest of their evil machinations, they suddenly find themselves put to the worse, and God takes all … [Read More...] Philippians 1:12-18a

I Left My Heart in Philippi Andrew Murray: Our love to God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love it displays.   Philippians 1:7-11 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, … [Read More...] Philippians 1:7-11