I Know Why This Happened to Me (Philippians 1:12) "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6 In Philippians 1:12, Paul gives us insight into the purpose behind his experiences. He declares, "Brothers, let me tell you why everything that has happened to me has taken place, it is for the furtherance of the Gospel." This powerful statement speaks directly to the question we often ask ourselves: "Why is this happening to me?" Paul teaches us that everything in his life, his trials, his struggles, his victories was ultimately for spreading the Good News. The Gospel means good news, glad tidings. The Gospel of Jesus Christ covers His pre-existence, birth, life, ministry, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, intercession, and second coming. Jesus Christ is our example, the pattern Son, showing us how to live as both fully human and fully divine. ...
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