Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the …
Propositional Analysis Gems
Bible Gem 1924 – The Majestic Passage Laid Out and Aligned to Show the Connections (Phil 2:5-11)
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the …
Bible Gem 1923 – Face to Face with a Majestic Passage (Phil 2:5-11)
Philippians 2:5-11 Having the Mind of Christ in You Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking …
Bible Gem 1914 – My Imprisonment has Spread the Gospel (Phil 1:12-18)
The Spread of the Gospel in Rome And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am …
Bible Gem 1910 – Where is Your Confidence? (Phil 1:6)
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. I …
Bible Gem 1860 – You Are Persecuting Me BUT Here is a Choice Job Perfect for You (Acts 26:15-18)
Allow me to begin today’s Gem with reference to the quote I used in the last Gem. It has piqued the curiosity of a number of you who asked about the background to my comment. The best teachers show you where to look but don’t …
Bible Gem 659 – Another of Paul’s Powerful Prayers (Eph 3:16-21)
I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And …
Bible Gem 654 – Unravelling the Mystery (Eph 3:9-10 and beyond)
I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display His wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen …
Bible Gem 624 – Going according to plan (Eph 1:9-10)
God has now revealed to us His mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfil His own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time He will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Ephesians 1:9-10 …
Bible Gem 623 – The Grand Scheme: Submission under the Headship of Christ (Eph 1:9-10)
having made known to us the mystery of His will [this past participle of revelation is the first of a series of mysteries] according to His good pleasure (kindness) [a relative phrase of reason or causation] which He exhibited (purposed, set forth) [referring back to …