Discover the power of joy, unity, and humility in Philippians.
For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
— Philippians 2:13
Philippians is more than a letter - it is a Spirit-inspired guide to joy in hardship, humility that unites, and strength to endure. In this verse-by-verse commentary, Pastor Rick McFarland opens Paul’s words with clarity and practical insight, revealing the heart of Christ in every chapter. You’ll see how the Gospel transforms attitudes, relationships, and purpose - equipping you to live with unshaken joy, genuine humility, and steadfast unity.
Key lessons you will learn:
Chapter 1 - Joy in Living for Christ: Joy flows from living a Christ-centered life - facing trials with confidence, advancing the Gospel, magnifying Christ in life or death.
Chapter 2 - The Humility of Christ: Humility builds unity - modeled by Jesus, Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus - showing that serving leads to exaltation.
Chapter 3 - The Prize of Knowing Christ: Count all else loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ; press on toward the heavenly prize as citizens on heaven.
Chapter 4: Joyful Contentment in All Things: Peace comes through prayer, right thinking, Christ’s strength, and generous partnership in the Gospel.
Discover the power of joy, unity, and humility in Philippians.
For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
— Philippians 2:13
Philippians is more than a letter - it is a Spirit-inspired guide to joy in hardship, humility that unites, and strength to endure. In this verse-by-verse commentary, Pastor Rick McFarland opens Paul’s words with clarity and practical insight, revealing the heart of Christ in every chapter. You’ll see how the Gospel transforms attitudes, relationships, and purpose - equipping you to live with unshaken joy, genuine humility, and steadfast unity.
Key lessons you will learn:
Chapter 1 - Joy in Living for Christ: Joy flows from living a Christ-centered life - facing trials with confidence, advancing the Gospel, magnifying Christ in life or death.
Chapter 2 - The Humility of Christ: Humility builds unity - modeled by Jesus, Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus - showing that serving leads to exaltation.
Chapter 3 - The Prize of Knowing Christ: Count all else loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ; press on toward the heavenly prize as citizens on heaven.
Chapter 4: Joyful Contentment in All Things: Peace comes through prayer, right thinking, Christ’s strength, and generous partnership in the Gospel.
