Philippians ends with a commendation of the saints at Philippi for their support of Paul. "But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God." Phil 4:18.

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We read more exhortations and instruction as the 4th chapter of Philippians unfolds. "Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7

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Our study continues in the 3rd chapter of Philippians as Paul fleshes out the prize of the high calling of God and exhorts us to mark those who God has given us as examples in the faith. "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ." Phil 3:20

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This 3rd chapter in Philippians displays Paul's desire to attain and what it is that he wanted to attain to: "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to unto His death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead." Phil 3:11

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Today we take a closer look at working out salvation with fear and trembling by looking at Hebrews chapters 6 & 10. "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." Phil 2:15

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In chapter 2 we are exhorted to have the mind of Christ and given the example of His 7 steps toward humility and suffering followed by His 7 steps toward glory. "Wherefore...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." Phil 2:12

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The context of this portion in Paul's letter to the Philippians is the one hope of all believers that we must endeavor to keep (Eph 4:3). As Paul describes in Philippians 1:20 "According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death."

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Philippians is the only epistle addressed to the saints together with the bishops and the deacons. The establishment of proper church government at Phillippi is an early indication that this is a mature church. This is also evident because Paul is confident that "He Which hath begun a good work in your will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" Phil 1:6

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In this introduction to the book of Philippians we study Paul's involvement with the church at Philippi in Acts 16.

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Romans ends with a listing of Paul's fellow workers and a brief note concerning a mystery which had not been revealed since the foundation of the world. "But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith" Rom 16:26

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In the end of Romans 15 we learn that we ought not build on another man's foundation, that the saints of Macedonia were pleased to minister to the saints at Jerusalem, that even Paul needed much prayer, and that the assembling together of the believers should be refreshing not onerous. "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen." Rom 15:33

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Paul continues his exhortations right on through the 15th chapter as we see the one hope of our calling coming into view, "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." Rom 15:4

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In the 14th chapter we learn about handling Christian liberty with respect to weaker brothers' consciences. The overriding principle is provided in the last 2 verses of the chapter: "Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin." Rom 14:22-23.

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This chapter deal with the Christians rightful role inside human government, and why we should submit ourselves to God-ordained authority. "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." Rom 13:5

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"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another" Rom 12:9-10. These and many other exhortations comprise the twelfth chapter of Romans.

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After a powerful doxology to close the dispensational portion of Romans, the Apostle begins to exhort us based on what we've learned so far. "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Rom 12:2

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We close our study on the book of Galatians with a look back to Acts 19, a discussion of Paul's sufferings for Christ, and a note on the unique brevity of salutations in this letter.

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Our studies of Israel and the current dispensation continues this hour as John discusses the purpose statement of this portion of Scripture; "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in." Rom 11:25

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Exhortations for the believer in these passages are "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Gal 5:25. Also "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Gal 6:2

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Romans 11 follows on the dispensational teachings of Romans 9 and 10. The current state of Israel is further revealed; "Even so then at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace...and the rest were blinded" Romans 11:5-7

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