Philippians seen from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit Castos https://bjnewlife.org/en/book/bookDetail.php?bidx=2510&part=0 The Philippians Biblical Exposition series you are now listening to consists of four chapters in total and covers Philippians chapters 1 through 4. The content is organized by topic and divided into three sections: Biblical Exposition, Sermon, and Questions and Answers. This book offers a fresh understanding of the Epistle to the Philippians from the perspective of the 'gospel of the water and the Spirit.' When we hold fast to the truth that Jesus took the sins of the whole world upon Himself by being baptized by John, suffered judgment on the Cross, and was resurrected, the true source of Paul’s joy becomes absolutely clear. Paul discarded everything he once boasted of as rubbish, proclaiming instead the righteousness received from God through faith alone. Those who believe in the gospel of the water and the Spirit have already been delivered from sin and granted citizenship in heaven. Even though our flesh is weak, we are never again placed under condemnation; this is the root of true joy that remains unshaken in any circumstance. Salvation has been accomplished completely, once and for all. Now, we must believe in this gospel with all our hearts and live boldly, sharing it in our new life. This book serves as a clear guide along that path. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:51 +0000 en Copyright © 2026 Hephzibah Publishing House https://episodes.castos.com/63523b79413e35-56452255/images/English-78.jpg Philippians seen from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit https://bjnewlife.org/en/book/bookDetail.php?bidx=2510&part=0 The Philippians Biblical Exposition series you are now listening to consists of four chapters in total and covers Philippians chapters 1 through 4. The content is organized by topic and divided into three sections: Biblical Exposition, Sermon, and Questions and Answers. This book offers a fresh understanding of the Epistle to the Philippians from the perspective of the 'gospel of the water and the Spirit.' When we hold fast to the truth that Jesus took the sins of the whole world upon Himself by being baptized by John, suffered judgment on the Cross, and was resurrected, the true source of Paul’s joy becomes absolutely clear. Paul discarded everything he once boasted of as rubbish, proclaiming instead the righteousness received from God through faith alone. Those who believe in the gospel of the water and the Spirit have already been delivered from sin and granted citizenship in heaven. Even though our flesh is weak, we are never again placed under condemnation; this is the root of true joy that remains unshaken in any circumstance. Salvation has been accomplished completely, once and for all. Now, we must believe in this gospel with all our hearts and live boldly, sharing it in our new life. This book serves as a clear guide along that path. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. 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Even though our flesh is weak, we are never again placed under condemnation; this is the root of true joy that remains unshaken in any circumstance. Salvation has been accomplished completely, once and for all. Now, we must believe in this gospel with all our hearts and live boldly, sharing it in our new life. This book serves as a clear guide along that path. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. The New Life Mission shin2954@naver.com false https://feeds.castos.com/kn4q9 yes <![CDATA[Preface]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:51 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551577 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/preface When we look deeply into Philippians, we see the heart of one man: the heart of the Apostle Paul. The questions contained in this book trace the grain of that heart one strand at a time. As we keep asking why Paul spoke as he did, before we know it we come face to face with the heart with which he wrote this letter.

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]]> full 1 false When we look deeply into Philippians, we see the heart of one man: the heart of the Apostle Paul. The questions contained in this book trace the grain of that heart one strand at a time. As we keep asking why Paul spoke as he did, before we know it we come face to face with the heart with which he wrote this letter.

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]]> 00:07:02 <![CDATA[General Introduction]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:42 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551576 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/01-general-introduction The author of this epistle is the Apostle Paul. As he begins the letter, Paul makes it clear that he is the one sending it, saying, “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons” (Philippians 1:1).

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]]> full 2 false The author of this epistle is the Apostle Paul. As he begins the letter, Paul makes it clear that he is the one sending it, saying, “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons” (Philippians 1:1).

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]]> 01:36:59 <![CDATA[Ch01_01_Biblical Exposition_True Fellowship and Boldness Enjoyed Only by Those Who Have Received the Remission of Sins]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:34 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551575 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-01-biblical-exposition-true-fellowship-and-boldness-enjoyed-only-by-those-who-have-received-the Philippians chapter 1 is the opening of the letter that the Apostle Paul sent to the church in Philippi while he was imprisoned. The church in Philippi was the first church Paul established in the region of Macedonia, and it had a relationship of deep love and cooperation with him. That is why this letter is filled not with rebuke but with thanksgiving, joy, and exhortation. Chapter 1 proceeds from greetings and a prayer of thanksgiving, to a report on Paul’s own circumstances in prison, and then to an exhortation toward a life worthy of the gospel. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> full 3 false Philippians chapter 1 is the opening of the letter that the Apostle Paul sent to the church in Philippi while he was imprisoned. The church in Philippi was the first church Paul established in the region of Macedonia, and it had a relationship of deep love and cooperation with him. That is why this letter is filled not with rebuke but with thanksgiving, joy, and exhortation. Chapter 1 proceeds from greetings and a prayer of thanksgiving, to a report on Paul’s own circumstances in prison, and then to an exhortation toward a life worthy of the gospel. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> 00:34:08 <![CDATA[Ch01_02_Sermon_Preach the Lord Who Has Begun a Good Work in You]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:30 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551574 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-02-sermon-preach-the-lord-who-has-begun-a-good-work-in-you Today’s Scripture passage is the letter that the Apostle Paul sent to the church in Philippi. Paul calls himself “a bondservant of Jesus Christ,” and he greets all the saints in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Here we can clearly see what it is that makes the church one. The church is not a place made one by human affection or personal acquaintance. The church is a place made one by the gospel.

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]]> full 4 false Today’s Scripture passage is the letter that the Apostle Paul sent to the church in Philippi. Paul calls himself “a bondservant of Jesus Christ,” and he greets all the saints in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Here we can clearly see what it is that makes the church one. The church is not a place made one by human affection or personal acquaintance. The church is a place made one by the gospel.

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]]> 00:22:03 <![CDATA[Ch01_03_Sermon_Our Life of Faith Needs the Guidance of Those Who Go Before Us]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:26 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551573 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-03-sermon-our-life-of-faith-needs-the-guidance-of-those-who-go-before-us Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 1 through 11, we want to share together how our life of faith, the life of us who have received the remission of sins, is preserved and grows.
The Apostle Paul, writing to the saints of the church in Philippi, said that he thanked God whenever he thought of them. Why did he give thanks? Because from the first day until now they had fellowship in the gospel. They were not people who merely said with their lips that they believed in Jesus. They were people who had fellowship together in the gospel Paul preached, that is, the gospel of the water and the Spirit—that Jesus Christ bore the sins of the world by receiving baptism, received the judgment of those sins on the Cross, and rose again, and so saved us completely.

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]]> full 5 false Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 1 through 11, we want to share together how our life of faith, the life of us who have received the remission of sins, is preserved and grows.
The Apostle Paul, writing to the saints of the church in Philippi, said that he thanked God whenever he thought of them. Why did he give thanks? Because from the first day until now they had fellowship in the gospel. They were not people who merely said with their lips that they believed in Jesus. They were people who had fellowship together in the gospel Paul preached, that is, the gospel of the water and the Spirit—that Jesus Christ bore the sins of the world by receiving baptism, received the judgment of those sins on the Cross, and rose again, and so saved us completely.

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]]> 00:26:03 <![CDATA[Ch01_04_Sermon_The Christian Life Is Real]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:17 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551572 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-04-sermon-the-christian-life-is-real Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 through 30, we want to think together about what the Christian life is.
The Apostle Paul was imprisoned while preaching the gospel. But he did not regard his situation as a misfortune. Rather, he said, “But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” (Philippians 1:12).

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]]> full 6 false Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 through 30, we want to think together about what the Christian life is.
The Apostle Paul was imprisoned while preaching the gospel. But he did not regard his situation as a misfortune. Rather, he said, “But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” (Philippians 1:12).

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]]> 00:23:54 <![CDATA[Ch01_05_Sermon_Let Your Conduct Be Worthy of the Gospel of Christ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:13 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551571 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-05-sermon-let-your-conduct-be-worthy-of-the-gospel-of-christ Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 through 30, we come to see what kind of faith the Apostle Paul had. Paul was shut up in prison. He was put in chains while preaching the gospel. Seen with fleshly eyes, his situation looked very unfortunate. He had no freedom, his future was uncertain, and he did not know when he might die.

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]]> full 7 false Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 through 30, we come to see what kind of faith the Apostle Paul had. Paul was shut up in prison. He was put in chains while preaching the gospel. Seen with fleshly eyes, his situation looked very unfortunate. He had no freedom, his future was uncertain, and he did not know when he might die.

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]]> 00:39:38 <![CDATA[Ch01_06_Sermon_A Life Lived Only for the Gospel]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:09 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551570 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-06-sermon-a-life-lived-only-for-the-gospel When we read Philippians, the epistle of the Apostle Paul, we can see fully what kind of faith the Apostle Paul had and what his spiritual state was. The Apostle Paul confessed that whether he lived or died, he wanted Christ to be magnified in his body, and that for him to live was Christ, so to die was also gain. This is truly great faith. It means his whole heart was directed solely toward God. In body and in heart, he set the purpose of his life on Christ being magnified. He existed because of Christ, worked for Christ, ate for Christ, and lived for Christ. He existed only for the will and purpose of Christ. We see that there was nothing at all for his own purposes.

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]]> full 8 false When we read Philippians, the epistle of the Apostle Paul, we can see fully what kind of faith the Apostle Paul had and what his spiritual state was. The Apostle Paul confessed that whether he lived or died, he wanted Christ to be magnified in his body, and that for him to live was Christ, so to die was also gain. This is truly great faith. It means his whole heart was directed solely toward God. In body and in heart, he set the purpose of his life on Christ being magnified. He existed because of Christ, worked for Christ, ate for Christ, and lived for Christ. He existed only for the will and purpose of Christ. We see that there was nothing at all for his own purposes.

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]]> 00:22:49 <![CDATA[Ch01_07_Questions and Answers on Philippians Chapter 1]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:05 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551569 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch01-07-questions-and-answers-on-philippians-chapter-1 Following the record of Acts chapter 16, we look into when and how the Apostle Paul established the church in Philippi.

The Apostle Paul established the church in Philippi during his second missionary journey. The time is placed at around A.D. 50. Paul originally intended to preach the Word in Asia, but the Holy Spirit prevented him, and at Troas he came to see a vision. It was the vision in which “a man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us’” (Acts 16:9). Paul and his company took this as God’s calling and crossed over to Macedonia, and the Scripture says, “And from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony” (Acts 16:12). So the church in Philippi became the first church Paul established on European soil.

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]]> full 9 false Following the record of Acts chapter 16, we look into when and how the Apostle Paul established the church in Philippi.

The Apostle Paul established the church in Philippi during his second missionary journey. The time is placed at around A.D. 50. Paul originally intended to preach the Word in Asia, but the Holy Spirit prevented him, and at Troas he came to see a vision. It was the vision in which “a man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us’” (Acts 16:9). Paul and his company took this as God’s calling and crossed over to Macedonia, and the Scripture says, “And from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony” (Acts 16:12). So the church in Philippi became the first church Paul established on European soil.

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]]> 00:44:53 <![CDATA[Ch02_01_Biblical Exposition_The Mind of Christ That Only Those Who Have Received the Remission of Sins Can Have]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:50 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551583 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch02-01-biblical-exposition-the-mind-of-christ-that-only-those-who-have-received-the-remission-of-si Philippians chapter 2 deals with the oneness and humility of Christians. At the root of that humility and oneness lies one truth: that Jesus Christ, who emptied Himself and became obedient to the point of death, has delivered us from sin and made us righteous through the baptism He received from John the Baptist, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection. This chapter proceeds from the exhortation to be of one mind, to the example of Christ who humbled Himself, to the exhortation to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and then to the example of two fellow workers who served with the heart of a bondservant. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> full 10 false Philippians chapter 2 deals with the oneness and humility of Christians. At the root of that humility and oneness lies one truth: that Jesus Christ, who emptied Himself and became obedient to the point of death, has delivered us from sin and made us righteous through the baptism He received from John the Baptist, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection. This chapter proceeds from the exhortation to be of one mind, to the example of Christ who humbled Himself, to the exhortation to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and then to the example of two fellow workers who served with the heart of a bondservant. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> 00:39:35 <![CDATA[Ch02_02_Sermon_A Life That Serves the Lord with the Heart of a Bondservant]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:39 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551566 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch02-02-sermon-a-life-that-serves-the-lord-with-the-heart-of-a-bondservant Beloved saints, today, with the words of Philippians chapter 2, verses 1 through 18, we want to share grace together on “a life that serves the Lord with the heart of a bondservant.”

That we can serve the Lord on this earth is truly great grace. To be able to worship with a healthy body, to praise with our lips, to pray with our hearts, and to serve the gospel with our hands and feet is not a blessing given to just anyone. When a person is healthy, he hardly knows how precious that health is. But when the time comes that the body aches, the throat hurts, the eyes grow weary, and it is hard even to think properly, we realize afresh how blessed a thing it is to serve the Lord with a healthy body. Therefore we must serve the Lord while our bodies are healthy. We must serve while we have time, serve while we have strength, and do the Lord’s work while our hearts are stirred. We say, “I will do it someday,” but that someday is not always given to us. If the Lord has given us health today, given us faith, given us the church, and entrusted the gospel to us, then today we must serve that gospel.

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]]> full 11 false Beloved saints, today, with the words of Philippians chapter 2, verses 1 through 18, we want to share grace together on “a life that serves the Lord with the heart of a bondservant.”

That we can serve the Lord on this earth is truly great grace. To be able to worship with a healthy body, to praise with our lips, to pray with our hearts, and to serve the gospel with our hands and feet is not a blessing given to just anyone. When a person is healthy, he hardly knows how precious that health is. But when the time comes that the body aches, the throat hurts, the eyes grow weary, and it is hard even to think properly, we realize afresh how blessed a thing it is to serve the Lord with a healthy body. Therefore we must serve the Lord while our bodies are healthy. We must serve while we have time, serve while we have strength, and do the Lord’s work while our hearts are stirred. We say, “I will do it someday,” but that someday is not always given to us. If the Lord has given us health today, given us faith, given us the church, and entrusted the gospel to us, then today we must serve that gospel.

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]]> 00:32:21 <![CDATA[Ch02_03_Questions and Answers on Philippians Chapter 2]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:34 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551565 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch02-03-questions-and-answers-on-philippians-chapter-2 Centering on the words “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ” (Philippians 2:1), we look at the two things the Lord tells us, who have received the remission of sins, to do.

Consolation, comfort, the fellowship of the Spirit, affection, and mercy are all graces that those who have received the remission of sins have received together. Since we have been delivered by the same gospel of the water and the Spirit and become brothers and sisters, we must live according to the word, “Being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). That love goes as far as looking out for the affairs of others and supplying what they lack. The church in Philippi supplying the needs of Paul in prison (Philippians 4:18) is the example of this.

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]]> full 12 false Centering on the words “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ” (Philippians 2:1), we look at the two things the Lord tells us, who have received the remission of sins, to do.

Consolation, comfort, the fellowship of the Spirit, affection, and mercy are all graces that those who have received the remission of sins have received together. Since we have been delivered by the same gospel of the water and the Spirit and become brothers and sisters, we must live according to the word, “Being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). That love goes as far as looking out for the affairs of others and supplying what they lack. The church in Philippi supplying the needs of Paul in prison (Philippians 4:18) is the example of this.

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]]> 00:19:38 <![CDATA[Ch03_01_Biblical Exposition_The Righteousness Obtained Only by Faith， a Life That Presses toward the Goal]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:31 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551564 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch03-01-biblical-exposition-the-righteousness-obtained-only-by-faith-a-life-that-presses-toward-th Philippians chapter 3 is a chapter that deals with true righteousness and the goal of faith. Paul warns against the false teaching that seeks to be justified by the works of the law, and confesses that he counts as rubbish every credential he once could have boasted of, holding fast only to the knowledge of Christ. That faith is the faith that believes the truth that Jesus removed all our sins through the baptism He received from John the Baptist, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection. He then shows us a life that does not stop but presses on toward the goal, and closes the chapter by declaring that our citizenship is in heaven. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> full 13 false Philippians chapter 3 is a chapter that deals with true righteousness and the goal of faith. Paul warns against the false teaching that seeks to be justified by the works of the law, and confesses that he counts as rubbish every credential he once could have boasted of, holding fast only to the knowledge of Christ. That faith is the faith that believes the truth that Jesus removed all our sins through the baptism He received from John the Baptist, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection. He then shows us a life that does not stop but presses on toward the goal, and closes the chapter by declaring that our citizenship is in heaven. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> 00:30:23 <![CDATA[Ch03_02_Sermon_A Life That Presses toward the Goal]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:27 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551563 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch03-02-sermon-a-life-that-presses-toward-the-goal Beloved saints, the Apostle Paul said to the saints of the church in Philippi, “For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe” (Philippians 3:1). A true servant of God is not a person who invents new human ideas every day. A servant of God is a person who preaches over and over the gospel God has already spoken.

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]]> full 14 false Beloved saints, the Apostle Paul said to the saints of the church in Philippi, “For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe” (Philippians 3:1). A true servant of God is not a person who invents new human ideas every day. A servant of God is a person who preaches over and over the gospel God has already spoken.

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]]> 00:27:39 <![CDATA[Ch03_03_Sermon_Our Citizenship Is in the Kingdom of Heaven]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:23 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551562 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch03-03-sermon-our-citizenship-is-in-the-kingdom-of-heaven Beloved saints, today, through the Apostle Paul, God is showing us two kinds of life. One is the life of a person who belongs to the earth, and the other is the life of a person who belongs to heaven. One is a life lived with one’s own belly as one’s god, and the other is the life of one who holds the citizenship of heaven and lives waiting for the Lord Jesus Christ.

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]]> full 15 false Beloved saints, today, through the Apostle Paul, God is showing us two kinds of life. One is the life of a person who belongs to the earth, and the other is the life of a person who belongs to heaven. One is a life lived with one’s own belly as one’s god, and the other is the life of one who holds the citizenship of heaven and lives waiting for the Lord Jesus Christ.

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]]> 00:23:39 <![CDATA[Ch03_04_Questions and Answers on Philippians Chapter 3]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:20 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551561 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch03-04-questions-and-answers-on-philippians-chapter-3 We look into the deep meaning of “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord” (Philippians 3:1).
Paul does not simply say “rejoice”; he says “rejoice in the Lord.” The joy of the world comes from circumstances, but the joy enjoyed in the Lord springs from our relationship with Christ, so it does not waver even when circumstances change.

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]]> full 16 false We look into the deep meaning of “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord” (Philippians 3:1).
Paul does not simply say “rejoice”; he says “rejoice in the Lord.” The joy of the world comes from circumstances, but the joy enjoyed in the Lord springs from our relationship with Christ, so it does not waver even when circumstances change.

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]]> 00:18:24 <![CDATA[Ch04_01_Biblical Exposition_The Joy and Peace Enjoyed in the Lord]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:15 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551560 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch04-01-biblical-exposition-the-joy-and-peace-enjoyed-in-the-lord Philippians chapter 4 is the close of the letter, and the chapter that shows most concretely how a Christian can live in joy and peace. Paul first exhorts the church to harmony, then teaches the way to entrust anxiety to God in prayer and enjoy His peace, and confesses a life of contentment in the Lord who gives strength in every circumstance. He then commends the support of the church in Philippi as a sweet-smelling sacrifice, promises God’s supply, and closes the letter with final greetings and a blessing of grace. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> full 17 false Philippians chapter 4 is the close of the letter, and the chapter that shows most concretely how a Christian can live in joy and peace. Paul first exhorts the church to harmony, then teaches the way to entrust anxiety to God in prayer and enjoy His peace, and confesses a life of contentment in the Lord who gives strength in every circumstance. He then commends the support of the church in Philippi as a sweet-smelling sacrifice, promises God’s supply, and closes the letter with final greetings and a blessing of grace. In what follows, we will first explain each passage from a general point of view, and then look into its meaning together from the perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit.

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]]> 00:31:06 <![CDATA[Ch04_02_Sermon_The Faith That Entrusts Everything to God]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:11 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551559 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch04-02-sermon-the-faith-that-entrusts-everything-to-god Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 4, we want to share together what the faith that entrusts everything to God is. The Apostle Paul said to the saints of the church in Philippi, “My beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved” (Philippians 4:1).

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]]> full 18 false Beloved saints, today, through the words of Philippians chapter 4, we want to share together what the faith that entrusts everything to God is. The Apostle Paul said to the saints of the church in Philippi, “My beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved” (Philippians 4:1).

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]]> 00:30:00 <![CDATA[Ch04_03_Sermon_Find Joy and Comfort in the Fulfillment of the Lord＇s Will， Not the Will of My Flesh]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:08 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551558 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch04-03-sermon-find-joy-and-comfort-in-the-fulfillment-of-the-lords-will-not-the-will-of-my-fles In the words of Philippians chapter 4 that we have read today, the Apostle Paul teaches us what we ought to think on as we live. He said, “Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

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]]> full 19 false In the words of Philippians chapter 4 that we have read today, the Apostle Paul teaches us what we ought to think on as we live. He said, “Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

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]]> 00:19:57 <![CDATA[Ch04_04_Sermon_By Prayer and Supplication， Let Your Requests Be Made Known to God]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:11:04 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551557 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch04-04-sermon-by-prayer-and-supplication-let-your-requests-be-made-known-to-god Beloved saints, in today’s passage the Apostle Paul said to the saints of Philippi, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). And once again he exhorted, “Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). This word does not simply mean to keep a cheerful mood. It means that the one who is in the Lord—the one who has received the remission of sins by believing in the baptism of Jesus Christ and the blood of the Cross—has ground before God for rejoicing.

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]]> full 20 false Beloved saints, in today’s passage the Apostle Paul said to the saints of Philippi, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). And once again he exhorted, “Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). This word does not simply mean to keep a cheerful mood. It means that the one who is in the Lord—the one who has received the remission of sins by believing in the baptism of Jesus Christ and the blood of the Cross—has ground before God for rejoicing.

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]]> 00:28:43 <![CDATA[Ch04_05_Questions and Answers on Philippians Chapter 4]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:10:59 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71164/episode/2551556 https://english-78.castos.com/episodes/ch04-05-questions-and-answers-on-philippians-chapter-4 We look at “My joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved” (Philippians 4:1).
This verse begins with “Therefore.” On the ground of the truth spoken at the end of chapter 3—that our citizenship is in heaven and that we shall one day be transformed into a glorious body (Philippians 3:20-21)—it therefore exhorts us to stand fast in the Lord.

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]]> full 21 false We look at “My joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved” (Philippians 4:1).
This verse begins with “Therefore.” On the ground of the truth spoken at the end of chapter 3—that our citizenship is in heaven and that we shall one day be transformed into a glorious body (Philippians 3:20-21)—it therefore exhorts us to stand fast in the Lord.

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