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'Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.'

‘Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.‘

The apostle begins by spotlighting reverence as the leading element of our testimony. Touching on the limitation and spiritual dangers of bodily exercise, we show how Christ in several ways is Saviour of all. Finally, Paul identifies the six main elements of holiness that 'preach' to the lost.

'And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him.'

'Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'

'Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.'

The apostle shows how in the last days antagonism will be aimed at the work of Christ. He answers - what are doctrines of devils? Are fake teachers aware they are lying? - along with other key questions.

'Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.'

Our way of conducting church life is entirely given by the Word, and not for us to devise. Each congregation is to proclaim, guard and defend the Word as the only explanation of existence and the only way, through Christ, of reconciliation with God.

Paul's list of graces that should be evident in officer-bearers is chiefly composed of qualities that should form and grow in all believers, if they truly hold the mystery of the faith. Here is that priceless 'secret' (verse 16) and how we benefit.