Philippians 2:1-13

Paul lifts up a challenge to the Philippians with the words, “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, …any comfort of love, …any fellowship of the Spirit, …any bowels and mercies.” It is self evident to all who are second born that consolation, comfort, fellowship and mercy are all found in Christ. (The Greek word, splagchnon (translated as bowels) in verse 1, means inward affection.) Since these are found in Christ, Paul…