What the Mature Think About: Philippians

[@gordonslaunwhite5953]

I have come to really enjoy how you break bown these verses to better understand its meaning. I'm a new Christian so I find this very helpful may God continue to bless you.

[@missymell1118]

Gordon Slaunwhite praise God sister!! I’m so glad to hear you say this! May God continue to bless you with the salvation of knowing and believing in Jesus!

[@gordonslaunwhite5953]

@@missymell1118 it Brother lol

[@missymell1118]

Gordon Slaunwhite hahah noo sorrrryy I didn’t see your picture or

[@matheussales3518]

Please, Desiring God, i Live in Brazil and i feel The bless of God through The Piper's Labs . I wish more people have The acess to this! I assume the work of translate faithful. Please give me a answer ! God bless you!

[@mihaelaengblom3827]

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[@AncientBert]

Sister, be the Love. The Lord is faithful and will bring people into your life. Blessings from California.

[@ezequielschmit]

Hi! God bless you! Does anyone know what program he is using in this video??

[@edphil]

Jesus make perfect score in profiling the human biological failure of death and resurrection from above.

[@faheem8501]

hey John can you do a video on if its possible to baptize yourself.

[@stride0812]

Pls pray for me. I been dealing with sexual and because of my urges. I dont know if there sinful if it relates to marriage. Overall i dont want these thoughts.

[@mr.c2485]

Stride 0 Without them, you’ll never be able to forgive or love your neighbor as yourself. The power of both are found in your weakness.

[@LEUNN_]

How do you produce videos in this format?

[@vico100]

iPad

[@micahlecourias2905]

Manuel Vásquez I’d like to know, too.

[@micahlecourias2905]

vico100 it’s an app or what?

[@davidcarlson4958]

You must have just chugged six gallons of water

[@mr.c2485]

Why just describe scripture? Tell us HOW to share in his resurrection, sufferings, etc. After about five minutes, you sound like Charlie Browns parents.

[@faithdefender5186]

Being willing to suffer to serve others so our Father may be glorified basically.

[@beholdhisglory1657]

I'll reply. But I don't think that was kind. The letter John Piper explained was addressed to the 'mature.' Most Christians who've learned through the Word of God and have been walking with Jesus (we all grow at different paces) know what the "how" means. Most believers in Christ will go through suffering and trials, some to the point of death. But God always has a purpose for them. Just as Jesus was spat upon, insulted, humiliated, lied about, abandoned by those who were closest to Him, tempted, berated, betrayed, and ultimately suffered death, we must have the same mindset to endure the same through humility. It is the power of His resurrection (the Holy Spirit) that gives us power to withstand it. The apostles also shared in Christ's sufferings as they all endured a lot suffering themselves. All of them (except John) were eventually martyred for Jesus. *_The How_* - "Humble yourself before the LORD, and He will lift you up." Christians should not respond to trials and persecution through evil impulses of the flesh, but through humility and even thanksgiving towards the Lord. When someone degrades us because we are followers of Jesus, we are considered blessed, Jesus said. We are not to lash out or get angry to the point of rebelling against the Lord. Rather, our minds should be fixed on Christ and emulate Him in suffering. Jesus humbled Himself, so too we learn the same as our minds are daily renewed. That's how we grow. That's also why it is so important to study the Scriptures and put on the full armor of God... The more you do, the more you'll understand the Lord's will, be able to withstand temptation, and actually have joy in the midst of persecution, trials, or suffering. Hope this helps.

[@missymell1118]

Behold His Glory beautiful response! Thank you so much for your kindness and wisdom in this response! May God bless you in Jesus Christ Amen 🙏🏻