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DECEMBER 29, 2021
STUDY NOTES
PHILIPPIANS 4:13
BIBLE TEACHER: CLIFTON JONES
INTRODUCTION
Philippians 4:13 is a verse often quoted, one of the most popular verses in the NT
It is a good verse to memorize and often call to your attention, it does help us go on
But like all verses, it is much more meaningful when interpreted within its context
Within context means to understand what was said before or after a particular verse
Verse 13 is explaining why Paul could be content in all circumstances of life, Php 4:11 Not that I speak
in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Paul tells why he knew what to do when life was filled with disappointments or when life was
good, Php 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all
things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Paul could get up in the morning ready to face the day ahead regardless of what he faced
How could Paul deal with the daily difficult circumstances of life?
How could Paul face the fulness of life when days were good for him?
Paul tells us, Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The previous verses help us to interpret what Paul is telling us in verse 13
“I can do all things” is not to be taken in the literal sense of anything and everything
It is not a promise to you as a Christian that you can do anything you want to do
Motivational speakers today tell us “You can do anything you want to, just put your mind to it”
Scripture does not teach us to be motivated by the mind-set of “I want to do it”
Paul has already instructed us concerning the mind-set that must motivate us, Php 2:5 Let this
mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Paul presents Jesus Christ as our example we are to think the same way Jesus would think
The “mind” of Christ is the mindset that should motivate us, Paul said it is to “be in you”
The word translated “mind” speaks of attitude, our understanding, the direction of our thinking
Our mind must be directed in the right direction, which is Christ, what would Jesus say or do?
Christ will not help you to do something against the will of God
Christ is there to help you “do all things” that are in the will of God for your life
Paul also wants us to know that God will never ask us to do something that we cannot do
The original word “can do” means having the required personal resources to accomplish it
Which is not referring to our physical walk of life but to our spiritual life
It refers to our spiritual strength, our Christian character capabilities, our daily testimony
God has provided us with the necessary spiritual resources to do His will, to live for Him
The Holy Spirit indwells believers so that we might receive all that God wants to give us,
1Co 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might
know the things that are freely given to us of God.
The Holy Spirit within us is our strength to do what we know God wants us to do, Eph 3:16 That he
would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the
inner man;
Paul told the Thessalonians why his ministry to them was successful, 1Th 1:5 For our gospel came not
unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what
manner of men we were among you for your sake.
Paul explains his capability to do all things according to the will of God, it is “through Christ”
All Christians are assured to be “in-Christ,” 2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
In-Christ is a new life with power, Eph 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward
who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
“Through Christ” tells us that we are “in-Christ,” but we are also told to “abide” “in-Christ”
Jesus said, Joh 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in
the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
The scriptural meaning of “abide” is to stay at home, to stay where you belong
“In Christ,” God has given us a new home, a new place to live, a life that must be lived at home
John explains how meaningful it is to “abide” in-Christ, 1Jn 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him,
and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
The experience of the Holy Spirit working in us tells us for sure that “we dwell in Him”
Every believer knows that he has a living relationship with God because of the Holy Spirit within
But John has more in mind than the fact of the presence of Christ within us
John’s use of “dwelleth” means an abiding relationship that we can now experience
We experience that living relationship with God as we “abide” in-Christ, staying at home
“Abiding” in Christ means that you are depending upon Christ and being faithful to Christ daily
Christians are to be faithful to Christ in-order to be fruitful for Christ, Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the
branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can
do nothing.
Jesus is not teaching that a Christian must remain “in union” with Christ in-order to stay saved
Jesus is teaching that a Christian must remain “in communion” with Christ for “fruit-bearing”
Christians “abide” in the Lord when we commit daily to His leadership and obey His will
We “abide” in-Christ when we walk by faith, trusting Him, and communicating daily with Him
It is impossible to bring forth fruit without Christ in us, but we must “abide” in Him
Jesus states, “I am the vine,” and reveals that we are “the branches”
The branches are totally dependent upon the vine, without Jesus we can do nothing
Compare the progress that a Christian can make “through Christ” abiding “In-Christ”
First there was fruit, then more fruit, now “much fruit” as we “abide” in-Christ
Compare the words of Jesus, without me you can do nothing, with what Paul said, Php 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Paul lived a powerful Christian life and accomplished great works for the Lord, he tells us how,
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life
which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for
me.
This verse is a personal testimony of Paul, it begins with “I”
The beginning of his testimony is true of every believer, you have been “crucified with Christ”
Believers are identified with Christ in His death, without the cross of Jesus there is no salvation
Believers are united in the death of Christ when we come to the cross and accept Jesus as Savior
It was our old sinful nature that was “crucified with Christ” (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Paul continues his testimony, he says, “nevertheless I live,” he is now alive spiritually
This “I” that now lives, is not the “I” of the old nature that was crucified with Christ
This new life is in Christ and under the control of Christ who lives in the believer
When we receive Christ into our life, we are a new person, created to live a new life
We can now life in that new life, pay attention to what Paul said, the life which “I now,” live
Living by faith in Christ is abiding in-Christ and living the life God wants us to live
Living within the strength of Christ, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me”
It is Christ who “strengthens” us to live according to the will of God, “strength” to obey God
Which Paul explained to Timothy, 1Ti 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for
that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Paul was thankful for his opportunity to serve God and thankful for the “strength” to serve
“Who hath enabled” is the same word translated “which strengthen” in Philippians 4:13
Paul knew that God would make him equal to the task, furnish him with whatever it took
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