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God, who made the world and everything in it . . . gives to all life, breath, and all things. [1 hour 6 minutes]

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste, and said, “I have sinned against the Lord your God and against you.” [1 hour 6 minutes]

What has the church said throughout history concerning the duration of hell? [1 hour 3 minutes]

Certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered Paul. And some said, “What does this babbler want to say?” [1 hour 2 minutes]

(Philippians 4:8-23) - It pleases the Lord when believers deliberately fill their minds with things that have the eight qualities - given by Paul in this section. Putting these things into practice will result in having "the God of peace” - bring the “peace of God” into believers' lives. - [49 minutes]

(Philippians 3:17-4:7) - Believers have their citizenship in heaven and should live in a way that befits their high status. - Their Savior will soon return from heaven to transform their mortal bodies and to take them to the - place He has been preparing for them in heaven. Because the Lord is near, believers should display - gentleness of spirit and should avoid anxiety through communion with God in prayer. - [46 minutes]

(Philippians 2:12-30) - Paul urges believers to “work out” their salvation with the help of God who is “at work” within them. - He provides three tangible examples of selfless service: himself, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. - [49 minutes]

(Philippians 3:1-16) - Certain teachers were saying that anyone who desired to be saved must follow the legalistic code given - to the Jews in order to gain a righteous standing before God. Paul presented his own personal example - to prove the futility of putting confidence in human works for achieving merit before a holy God. Instead, - believers must put their faith in Christ alone, while we “press on toward the upward call of God.” - [50 minutes]

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. [1 hour 5 minutes]

(Philippians 2:1-11) - Paul exhorted the Philippians toward greater unity with one another, and in this section he - began to share examples of selfless humility which the Philippians were to imitate. The ultimate - example is found in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. - [46 minutes]

(Philippians 1:12-18) - Public awareness of Paul’s imprisonment provided a platform for Christians to openly share the gospel with boldness. - Paul was guarded day and night by a member of the Praetorian Guard, which allowed him to witness to a captive audience. - [22 minutes]

Then [Pharaoh] said to them, “The Lord had better be with you when I let you and your little ones go! Beware, for evil is ahead of you.” [1 hour 7 minutes]

Andy responds to theological arguments annihilationists attempt to make against an eternal hell. [1 hour 4 minutes]

(Philippians 1:19-30) - Paul was about to be on trial for his life, and the outcome was unknown. But far from being disheartened, - Paul rejoiced in the midst of his difficulties. He was ready to accept either outcome – to die and be with Christ - or to live and continue his ministry. He was constantly concerned about what would be best for others. - [24 minutes]

Taught at the Biblical Covenants Conference hosted by Grace Bible Church in Portage, WI on March 28, 2026. [3 hours 9 minutes]