Philippians - The Epistle Of Jailhouse Joy

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1. Who was the author of the epistle to the Philippians?
a. The Apostle Paul
b. The Apostle Peter
c. The Apostle Andrew
d. The Apostle Paul wrote it and sent greetings along with Timotheus (Timothy)
e. None of the above

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Answer: D is the best answer

Hint 1

Reference: A: Philippians 1:1
B: Exploring Ephesians and Philippians, John Phillips, Kregel, Grand Rapids,
Mi.: page25. Hereafter referred to (ref.) as EEP.

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2. Who did the writer of the epistle to the Philippians address the letter to?
a. The saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi
b. The bishops and deacons at Philippi
c. The saints at Thessalonica
d. A and B above
e. None of the above

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Answer: D is the best answer

Hint 2

Reference: A: Philippians 1:1
B: EEP page 25.

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3. Who was Epaphroditus?
a. The man who wrote the epistle to the Philippians for the Apostle Paul while he (Paul) was in prison
b. The bearer of communication (messenger) from the saints at Philippi to the Apostle Paul in prison
c. A cousin of Timothy
d. A and C only
e. All of the above

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Answer: D is the best answer

Hint 3

Reference: See Philippians (Phil) 2:25, 4:18, 4:23 All scripture when quoted is from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible (as copied out of the e-Sword Bible program; see www.esword.net). Hereafter referred (ref.) to as ES.

Epaphroditus = G1891 Ἐπαφρόδιτος Epaphroditos ep-af-rod'-ee-tos From 1909 (in the sense of devoted to) and Ἀφροδίτη Aphroditē (Venus); Epaphroditus, a Christian: - Epaphroditus. Compare G1889. Strongs Concordance, ref. e-Sword, ref. www.esword.net hereafter referred to as SC.

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4. What is the Biblical definition of a saint?

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A saint is a believer; a member of the body of Christ.

Hint 4

Answer: Short Essay answer.
Reference: See SC. Saints in Phil 1:1 = G40 ἅγιος hagios hag'-ee-os From ἅγος hagos (an awful thing) compare G53, [H2282]; sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing), saint.

Compare G53 = G53 ἁγνός hagnos hag-nos' From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect: - chaste, clean, pure.

Dr. Phillips defines saints as ‘holy or separated ones’. See; Exploring Ephesians and Philippians, John Phillips, Kregel, Grand Rapids, Mi.: page 27. Hereafter referred to (ref.) as EEP.Matthew 27:52 is the first use of saints (G40 as above); Revelation 20:9 is the last use (same SC #.).
We can only become sacred, pure, blameless, clean, or innocent through faith and trust is Jesus Christ.

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5. What is the Biblical definition of a bishop?

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A bishop is an officer of the local church; an overseer.

Hint 5

Answer: Short Essay answer.
Reference: See SC. Bishops in Phil 1:1 = G1985 ἐπίσκοπος episkopos ep-is'-kop-os From G1909 and G4649 (in the sense of G1983); a superintendent, that is, Christian officer in general charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively): - bishop, overseer.

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6. What is the Biblical definition of a deacon?

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A deacon is a minister of the local church.

Hint 6

Answer: Short Essay answer.
Reference: See SC. Deacons in Phil 1:1 = G1249 διάκονος diakonos dee-ak'-on-os Probably from διάκω diakō (obsolete, to run on errands; compare G1377); an attendant, that is, (generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specifically a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess): - deacon, minister, servant.

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7. Who is the town of Philippi named after?
a. Phillip of Macedon (a Greek).
b. Philip of Macademia (a Roman)
c. Phillip of Tarsus (a Jew)
d. Philipe’ (an Italian)
e. None of the above

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Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 7

Reference: EEP. Page 9.

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8. Philippi was a Roman colony which served as a military bastion in that part of Macedonia.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 8

Reference: EEP. Page 9.

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9. The members of the Apostle Paul’s missionary team who ‘let loose from Troas’ to heed the Macedonian call were:
a. The Apostle Paul, Silas, and Timotheus (Timothy)
b. Dr. Luke
c. Dr. Lydia
d. A and B only above
e. None of the above

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Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 9

Reference: See Acts Chap 16: 1-11. The ‘we’ (Dr Luke wrote Acts) begins in verse 10.

Also see EEP. Page 10.

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10. Who was the first convert in Phillipi?

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Lydia

Hint 10

Answer: Short answer.

Reference: See Acts 16: 14-15. Also see EEP page 10.

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11. The Roman colony of Philippi contained what people groups?
a. Romans (officials, soldiers, merchants)
b. Greeks
c. Asians (slaves, artisans, storekeepers)
d. All of the above
e. A and C only above
f. None of the above

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Answer: Answer D is the best answer.

Hint 11

Reference: See EEP page 10.

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12. How long were Paul and his missionary team in the city of Philippi?

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We can’t say exactly; other than it was probably only a relatively very short while.

Hint 12

Answer: Short answer.

Reference: See Acts 16: 11-40. Also see EEP page 10-11

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13. From where did the Apostle Paul (and Timotheus (Timothy)) send their epistle to the Philippians?
a. Naples
b. Rome
c. Corinth
d. Ephesus
e. None of the above

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Answer: Answer D is the best answer.

Hint 13

Reference: See Phil 1:7, 1:13, 4:22. See EEP page 11.

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14. The Apostle Paul was confident that the Lord would complete the work He had begun in
the Philippian believers.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 14

Reference: See Phil 1:6. . See also EEP page 33.

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15. Paul reminded the Philippians that the things that happened unto him were for:
a. The furtherance of the gospel
b. The furtherance of the Roman empire
c. The furtherance of Epaphroditus’s mission
d. The furtherance of the Philippian’s joy and faith
e. A and C above
f. None of the above

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Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 15

Reference: See Phil 1:2 and 1:25. See also EEP pp 29-30; 64-66.

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16. Because of the Apostle Paul’s bonds:
a. Some were bolder to speak the word without fear
b. Some were preaching Christ of envy and strife
c. Some were preaching Christ of good will
d. Some were preaching Christ of contention
e. All of the above
f. A and C only above

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Answer: Answer E is the best answer.

Hint 16

Reference: See Phil 1:14-16. . See also EEP page 49-52

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17. The Apostle Paul rejoiced that Christ was preached in both contention and love.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 17

Reference: See Phil 1:14-18. . See also EEP page 51-52

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18. The Apostle Paul was in a strait between two things because of his bonds. What were they?

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If he was allowed to live; he could encourage the Philippians

If he died; he would go to heaven to be with the Lord.

Hint 18

Answer: Short essay answer.

Reference: See Phil 1: 23-26. . Also see EEP page 63-65.

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19. The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippians to:
a. Stand fast in one spirit (with one mind)
b. Strive together for the faith of the gospel
c. Be courageous (in nothing terrified by your adversaries)
d. Take suffering for Christ as a divine gift
e. All of the above
f. None of the above

Back 19

Answer: Answer E is the best answer.

Hint 19

Reference: See Phil 1:27-29. See also EEP page 67-69.

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20. The Apostle Paul reminded the Philippian believers that he had been in prison for the gospel before.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 20

Reference: See Phil 1:30. See also EEP page 71-72.

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21. Write three or four bullet statements that summarize Philippians Chapter 1.

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 I’m [first person represents the Apostle Paul] in prison
 It’s for the furtherance of the gospel and your joy of faith
 I may die or God may spare me
• Either way, I will rejoice
 Your prayers will strengthen me
 It is a privilege to suffer
 It could happen to you

Hint 21

Answer: Short bullets statements

Reference: Phil Chapter 1. EEP pages (pp) 25-72.

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22. The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippian believers to be likeminded.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 22

Reference: See Phil 2:2. See also EEP pp 77-78.
Likeminded = G5426 φρονέω phroneō fron-eh'-o From G5424; to exercise the mind, that is, entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): - set the affection on, (be) care (-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (-ed, regard, savour, think. SC.

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23. The Apostle Paul’s call for like-mindedness included exhortations for;
a. Love (being of one accord)
b. Single-mindedness (of one mind)
c. Absence of strife/vainglory
d. Lowliness of mind (esteem of others better than oneself)
e. Looking to the betterment of others
f. All of the above
g. A and C only above
h. None of the above

Back 23

Answer: Answer F is the best answer

Hint 23

Reference: See Phil 2:2-4. See EEP pp 77-78.

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24. The Apostle Paul taught that Christ exemplified like-mindedness in that though He was God:
a. He took on the form of a servant
b. He became of no reputation
c. He humbled Himself
d. He was obedient unto death
e. All of the above
f. A and B above only
g. None of the above

Back 24

Answer: Answer E is the best answer

Hint 24

Reference: See Phil 2:5-8. See EEP pp 80=90..

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25. Because the Lord Jesus was a servant leader, God the Father:
a. Highly exalted Him
b. Gave Him a Name above all others
c. Directed that at a future date that all would bow to Him
d. Directed that at a future date that all would confess that He is Lord (giving God glory)
e. All of the above
f. A and D only above
g. None of the above

Back 25

Answer: Answer E is the best answer

Hint 25

Reference: See Phil 2:9-11. See EEP pp 90-93.

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26. Paul exhorted the Philippians to ‘do all things’ ….:

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Without murmurings and disputings’.

Hint 26

Answer: Short answer.

Reference: Phil 2:14. See EEP pp 98-99.

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27. The Apostle Paul had lost some Christian friends while he was in prison. Explain (short answer) who was there now to help him and why the others forsook him.

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Timothy was with the Apostle Paul.

Epaphroditus was with the apostle Paul.

Others who had been with him sought their own [had other priorities].

Hint 27

Answer: Short answer.

Reference: Phil 2:19, 25
[Perhaps Dr. Luke was there also (see Col 4:4 and 2 Tim 4:11]

See EEP pp 107-108

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28. Epaphroditus had been sick while visiting the Apostle Paul in prison.
a. True
b. False

Back 28

Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 28

Reference: See Phil 2:27. See also EEP pp 113-114.

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29. Paul held Epaphroditus in high esteem (‘in reputation’).
a. True
b. False

Back 29

Answer: Answer A is the best answer.

Hint 29

Reference: See Phil 2:29. See also EEP pp 113-114.

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30. For ‘the work of Christ’, Epaphroditus:
a. Was nigh unto death
b. Did not regard his own life
c. Supplied the Apostle Paul with the Philippian communication (gift)
d. All of the above
e. A and B only
f. None of the above

Back 30

Answer: Answer D is the best answer.

Hint 30

Reference: See Phil 2:30. See also EEP pp 113-114.

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31. Write three or four bullet statements that summarize Philippians Chapter 2.

Back 31

Do things for the glory of God
Esteem other better than yourself
Christ is our example of servant leadership
We must follow Him in life or death

Hint 31

Answer: Short bullets statements

Reference: Phil Chapter 2. EEP pages (pp) 75-118.

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32. The Apostle Paul warned the Philippians to beware of:
a. Dogs
b. Evil workers
c. The concision
d. Barnabas
e. A, B, and C only above
f. None of the above

Back 32

Answer: E is the best answer.

Hint 32

Reference: See Phil 3:2, EEP Page 124.

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33. The Apostle Paul was circumcised the ____ day of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ________’ a _____ of the Hebrews; as touching the law a Pharisee.

Back 33

- Eighth
- Benjamin
- Hebrew

Hint 33

Answer: Fill in the blank as above
Reference: Phil 3:5

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34. The Apostle Paul admitted that he had persecuted the church.
a. True
b. False

Back 34

Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 34

Reference: Phil 3:6

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35. In the Jewish religion (touching the righteousness of the law) the Apostle Paul said that he had been ______.

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Blameless

Hint 35

Answer: Fill in the blank as above
Reference: Phil 3:6.

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Paul counted the sum total of his life before salvation as:
a. Gain
b. Loss
c. Neither gain nor loss
d. None of the above

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Answer: B is the best answer

Hint 36

Reference: Phil 3:7, EEP page 130.

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37. The Apostle Paul said; “I press toward the mark of the high _____ calling of God in Christ Jesus”.

Back 37

Mark

Hint 37

Answer: Fill in the blank as above
Reference: Phil 3:14

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38. Paul wept for enemies of the cross.
a. True
b. False

Back 38

Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 38

Reference: Phil 3:18, See EEP pp 146-147.

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39. The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippians that our conversation (citizenship) is in heaven.
a. True
b. False

Back 39

Answer: A is the best answer

Hint 39

Reference: Phil 3:20;
Conversation = G4175 πολίτευμα politeuma pol-it'-yoo-mah From G4176; a community, that
is, (abstractly) citizenship (figuratively): - conversation. SC. See EEP page 148.

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40. Write three or four bullet statements that summarize Philippians Chapter 3.

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Beware of those who try to add works onto the gospel
The knowledge of Christ always exceeds anything we could ever do/glory in
Forget the past and drive on to what we have to do now and the future (Focus)
Our citizenship is in heaven

Hint 40

Answer: Short bullets statements

Reference: Phil Chapter 3. EEP pages (pp) 121-153.

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41. The Apostle Paul likened the Philippian believers as to his ’Joy and crown’.
a. True
b. False

Back 41

Answer: A is the best answer.

Hint 41

Reference: Phil 4:1

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42. The Apostle Paul beseeched Euodias and Syntyche that they be of the same _____ in the Lord.

Back 42

Mind

Hint 42

Answer: Fill in the Blank as above
Reference: Phil 4:2

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43. ____ in the Lord _____ and again I say Rejoice.

Back 43

- Rejoice
- Always

Hint 43

Answer: Fill in the Blank as above
Reference: Phil 4:4

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44. The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippians to let their moderation (patience) be known unto all men.
a. True
b. False

Back 44

Answer: A is the best answer.

Hint 44

Reference: Phil 4:5

Moderation = G1933 ἐπιεικής epieikēs ep-ee-i-kace' From G1909 and G1503; appropriate, that is, (by implication) mild: - gentle, moderation, patient. SC.

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45. Php 4:6 Be careful for _______; but in every thing by ______ and supplication with ___________ let your requests be made known unto God.

Back 45

- Nothing
- Prayer
- Thanksgiving

Hint 45

Answer: Short answer as above

Reference: Phil 3:6

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46. According to the Apostle Paul; what will keep our [your] hearts and minds through Christ Jesus?

Back 46

‘the peace of God which passeth all understanding’

Hint 46

Answer: Short answer as above

Reference: Phil 4:7

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47. The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippians to think on which of the following things (Whatsoever things are)?
a. True
b. Honest
c. Just
d. Pure
e. Lovely
f. Of good report
g. Virtue and praise
h. All of the above
i. A and C only above
j. None of the above

Back 47

Answer: H is the best answer

Hint 47

Reference: Phil 4:8

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48. Php 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever _____ I am, therewith to be content.

Back 48

State

Hint 48

Answer: Fill in the blank

Reference: Phil 4:11

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49. Php 4:13 I can do ___ things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Back 49

All

Hint 49

Answer: Fill in the blank

Reference: Phil 4:13

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In the ‘beginning of the gospel’ who communicated (gave financially) to the Apostle Paul?
a. The Philippians
b. The Corinthians
c. The Ephesians
d. The Romans
e. A and C above
f. None of the above

Back 50

Answer: Answer A is the best answer

Hint 50

Reference: Phil 4:15

Communicated = G2841 κοινωνέω koinōneō koy-no-neh'-o From G2844; to share with others (objectively or subjectively): - communicate, distribute, be partaker. SC.

Php 4:15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. [Author’s emphasis]

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51. Php 4:16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

Back 51

- Once
- Again

Hint 51

Answer: Fill in the blank as above

Reference: Phil 4:16

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Why did the Apostle Paul commend the Philippians communication (giving)?

Back 52

He desired [spiritual] fruit that would abound to their account

Hint 52

Answer: Short answer as above

Reference: Phil 4:17

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53. Php 4:19 But my God shall supply ___ your ____ according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Back 53

- All
- Need

Hint 53

Answer: Fill in the blank as above

Reference: Phil 4:19

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54. Php 4:22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of ________ household.

Back 54

- Caesar’s

Hint 54

Answer: Fill in the blank as above

Reference: Phil 4:22

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55. Write three or four bullet statements that summarize Philippians Chapter 4.

Back 55

- Rejoice in the Lord at all times
- Pray about (and in) everything
- Be ready to have (and have not) in your Christian life
- When you give to missions (Once and again); God will supply all your needs

Hint 55

Answer: Short bullets statements

Reference: Phil Chapter 4. EEP pages (pp) 155-185.