Philippians 1:1-11

Paul has been imprisoned for four years.

Acts 24:26 1NASB95

26 At the same time too, he was hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and converse with him.

Imprisoned by Felix

Acts 28:30 1NASB95

30 And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him,

House arrest by appeal to Caesar

Bond-Servants

Philippians 1:1 1NASB95

1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

Philippians 2:5–8 1NASB95

5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Matthew 10:24 1NASB95

24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

Grace = God

Peace = Jesus

We have been pardoned by the grace of our God.

Isaiah 55:7 1NASB95

7 Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the Lord, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.

Isaiah 43:25 1NASB95

25 “I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins.

Micah 7:18–19 1NASB95

18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, You will cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea.

Ephesians 2:3–4 1NASB95

3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,

Ephesians 1:7 1NASB95

7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

George Wilson Refuses pardon from Andrew Jackson

In 1829, a man named George Wilson was convicted on multiple counts of robbing mail trains, and putting the life of the mail carrier in jeopardy.

But Wilson knew people in Washington, and those people convinced Jackson to issue a pardon. Jackson obliged and quickly forgave Wilson for his capital crimes.

But Wilson refused to accept the pardon.

After a great deal of legal disputes, Wilson's friends realized they couldn't force him to accept the pardon, and Wilson was eventually hanged.

Andrew Johnson pardons all Confederate soldiers. 1868 Christmas Day gift.

Paul’s Feeling towards the Philippians.

He has them in his heart. (1:7)

They are his partners in the Gospel.

They share in the rewards.

He misses them.

Abraham from Ghana West Africa 1980.

WBS follow-up.

Walked by Bible study several time....

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians.

Their love would Grow.

More and more.

1Timothy 1:5

Galatians 5:22-23.

1Corinthians 13:4-8a.

John 13:34-35

Their knowledge would increase.

Love only grows when knowledge increases.

Colossians 1:9-10

Knowledge upon knowledge builds more and more love.

Colossians 2:2

2Peter 3:18

Wisdom and understanding.

James 1:5

To the Praise of God.

Love abound.

Real knowledge.

Real discernment.Approve what is excellent.

To be sincere and blameless.

Filled with the fruit of righteousness.

TO THE GLORY AND PRAISE OF GOD.