“ It is a duty for us to cultivate this joy. Rejoice in the Lord: “The entire phrase may be the Christian equivalent of the Old Testament exclamation, Hallelujah.” (Martin) When we believe this, it isn’t any surprise that we are then filled with joy. This abiding joy is fitting for the believer because it shows that we really do trust in a God whom we really believe is in control. Paul shared with the Philippians the principle of being able to rejoice in the Lord – not in circumstances or in situations, but in the Lord who works all things together for good. Rejoice in the Lord: This is a fitting theme for the whole letter. The words translated by the word ‘finally’ are literally ‘as for the rest.’” (Wuest)ī. He does not mean by this that he is about to close the letter. “Paul’s ‘finally’ here is not the ‘finally’ of the present day preacher. Yet we should expect some sort of transition in the letter with the word finally. Finally: This didn’t mean that Paul was almost finished Paul wrote here as many preachers speak. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!Ī. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. (1-2) Warning against the influence of legalistic Jews.įinally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. The futility of a relationship with God based on the principle of law. Philippians 3 – Leaving Law and Pressing On to Jesus A.
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