Philip Dampier's Blog

Chapter 2, Verse 15 “…that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,” Paul is not advocating sinlessness. He is aware that that kind of blameless is impossible. But they…

Chapter 2, Verse 14 “Do all without grumbling or disputing,” It appears there was some disagreement among members of the Philippian church. No group can accomplish much when it is splintered into factions. They were to work together to bring about salvation of the church, but how could they do that…

Chapter 2, Verse 13 “…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” And, here is the key. The salvation work is God’s role. He forgives and He saves. His love grants grace and He requires no work or gift from…

Chapter 2, Verse 12 “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 fear and trembling,” Paul’s appeal at the end of chapter one and the first few verses of chapter two…

Chapter 2, Verse 11 “…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” All glory belongs to God. It belongs to God the Father and Jesus Christ the Lord and the Holy Spirit. God, meaning the Godhead, is to receive all glory from the…

Chapter 2, Verse 10 “…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,” The completeness of the Lord’s authority and reign are expressed by bringing in the entire creation to subjection. Every knee will recognize Him as Lord. Paul does…