Life-Study of Philippians: Life-Study of the Bible

Not only does this book help explain the book of Philippians (what it means to magnify Christ, to live Christ, to hold forth the word of life, etc), but it explains how to practically live out this life. I was particularly helped to see the connection between the Spirit and the Word, and its application in the exercise of our spirit through prayer and singing. I believe some of the things contained in this book are crucial to our Christian living.

You can read this again and again and always find a fresh revelation of Christ. It is a wonderful catalyst for Christian growth and experience.

Witness Lee approaches Philippians from the angle of five aspects of experiencing Christ—taking Christ as our living, pattern, goal, power, and secret. Each one of these aspects is really incredible, but two sections really stood out to me. First, Lee has a series of chapters on the connection between the fullness of the Godhead, the riches of Christ, the supply of the Spirit, and the word of God. Very impressive sequence there. Second, the section on Philippians 3 where Paul's attitude in pursuing Christ comes to the forefront. Paul's aggressive pursuit of Christ challenged me deeply. Based on the sense of the Greek word for "walk" in 3:16 (stoicheo), Lee brings out the thought that pursuing Christ to experience and enjoy Him should be the basic and elementary principle of our Christian life and should become our unique mind, unique path, and unique goal. If you have been wanting a deeper study on Philippians that is thoroughly Christocentric and that avoids mere devotional sentimentality, this is it.