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These famous verses of worship provide an example of how all Scripture is utillised for New Testament praise, not only the Psalms. Here we attempt to draw on the depths of the magnificent statements about Almighty God, lifting us up to the heavenlies.

'But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better.'

'For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.'

'But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.'

The ‘good fight’ is for the Gospel and for personal holiness. For the latter, here is the vital biblical doctrine of concupiscence, teaching that the motions of temptation are sinful, contrary to the Catholic and increasingly the evangelical view. Here is the battle for a pure heart.

To honour elders (or overseeers) is to hold them in high regard for their works' sake. They hold up God's Word, and must discern the errors Satan constantly bombards us with. Elders are susceptible to discipline, the Word being of such vital importance.

In what sense is Christ the Saviour of all, even the unsaved? Here are answers, and the debt that is owed him. Here also are the four ‘departments’ of a true preaching agenda, and what is meant by the ‘gift’ given to Timothy.

'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.