Integrity

Col

Colossians 3:6 NKJV

Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,

Exalting Jesus in Philippians Receiving Paul’s Counsel (Philippians 4:2–9)

In verses 2–9 Paul strings together several exhortations (though one could treat vv. 2–3 separately). In other letters Paul piles up exhortations, as in Romans 12:9–21 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22. Sometimes he piles up various virtues or vices (Gal 5:19–24). Given the nature of these rapid-fire points, commentators outline such passages differently. The same is true here. We’ve decided to outline it in five parts, paying attention to five challenges.

GOD IS FAITHFUL

GRACE

In the OT the fast was regarded as an act of self-renunciation designed to mollify God’s wrath and move him to act in gracious disposition.

Clarence B. Bass