Chapter Four

Contents: Christ the believer's strength and source of joy and peace. Giver of victory over anxiety.

Characters: God, Christ, Paul, Euodias, Syntyche, Clement.

Conclusion: The believer's hope and prospect through our Lord Jesus Christ, should engage him to be steady, even and constant in his Christian course, rejoicing always in Him through Whom he has the peace of God, the very presence of the God of peace, and promises that should remove all anxious care. He will give strength for all things, whether to do or bear. He will supply every need of the trusting soul.

Key Word: Joy, v. 4.

Strong Verses:4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 19.

Striking Facts: Seven things the believer is here said to have through Jesus Christ:

1. Privilege of prayer to help us-v. 6.

2. Peace to keep us-v. 7.

3. Presence to accompany us-v. 9.

4. Pattern before us-v. 8.

5. Policy to calm us-v. 11.

6. Power to strengthen us-v. 13.

7. Promise to provide for us-v. 19

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

6 rdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication twith thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7 And uthe peace of God, vwhich surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be acontent.

13 I can do all things dthrough him who strengthens me

19 And my God mwill supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:8

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:11

11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be acontent. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and cneed. 13 I can do all things dthrough him who strengthens me.