Stand Firm 48 Life-Guides from Philippians Dave Branon Copyright 2014

The first thing Brannon points out in this book that Phillipians is a letter penned by a man who did something bad enough to get him imprisoned. The reason Paul was imprisoned or put under house arrest was that he was spreading the gospel, sharing it with those who needed it.  

Brannon describes prayer as a spiritual discipline that leads to joy and to an amazing connection between us and God.  He points out the dangers of getting wrapped up in what Brannon calls super star Christianity.

We are reminded too of the dangers of over confidence in a singular interpretation of a singular book in the Bible like those who claim to know the exact moment Christ will return.  We are also remined that it is important that we have a Christ like attitude.

I would recommend this book be added to your collection of Bible Study tools.

Five out of five stars for a book that will help you dig deeper into the book of Phillipians

The book of Philippians is only four chapters. Here the author manages to get 48 Bible studies for every Christian reader from this teaching. As a reader, you can dig into each study as thoroughly as you like since it is only two verses. The reader can also take extra time to read and re-read material that they have found confusing as well as use additional resources alongside this one.

The author helps you understand the background for the verses in "What You Need to Know." Next, he provides insight or devotion to the passage. Then in the third section, you apply the verses to your life in the section, "How Do These Verses Help Me Stand Firm?" with a little help form the author. In the final short section, he helps you look at "What Has to Change?"

The Christian life isn't a destination but it's a journey and a process. STAND FIRM provides 48 studies to help you become better equipped to face each day. I love the fact that this book can be used as either a devotional or a group study and that makes me fall deeper in love with the book. The energy and thoughtful study poured into this book draws you in from the beginning until the end and I highly recommend it to the pastor as well as the person who would like to supplement their daily walk and go deeper than their feet could ever wander.