Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon Quotes

“Jesus is literally the exegesis of God.”
― R. Kent Hughes, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: The Fellowship of the Gospel and The Supremacy of Christ

“Among the tragedies of our time is humanity’s pursuit of personal peace apart from God’s enabling grace. That pursuit takes many forms: material, intellectual, social, even religious; but they all end in futility. When sinners find peace through God’s grace, that is beautiful, that is cause for rejoicing! “Grace . . . and peace” is the proper Christian greeting and celebration (v. 2).”
― R. Kent Hughes, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: The Fellowship of the Gospel and The Supremacy of Christ

“But if you are looking for true fellowship, give yourself to the gospel at home and around the world. Serve together with others in women’s Bible studies, children’s ministries, youth ministries. Do short-term missions. Join mercy work to alleviate suffering in places like the vast area devastated by disasters like Hurricane Katrina. Take the good news to the poor. Join a band of brothers and sisters to pray for the world. That is how you will experience genuine Christian fellowship.”
― R. Kent Hughes, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: The Fellowship of the Gospel and The Supremacy of Christ