(Read Philippians 1:7a, 8) As expressed in earlier verses, Paul believed he was justified to feel confidence, thankfulness, and joy.  He says, “Since I have you in my heart.”  What does this mean?  Paul wasn’t merely thankful for their generous gift. They had become endeared to him, and he had a sincere emotional and spiritual attachment.  He loved them!

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(Read Philippians 1:6) In only a few verses, Paul mentioned critical components of Christian fellowship, such as prayer, thankfulness, and the gospel.  He moves to the ongoing daily growth God wants to accomplish in every believer – discipleship.  He is “confident” God’s beginning work in the Philippian believers will be “completed” at the second coming of Christ

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