Section 2
forbearance known when he himself did not practice forbearance. Paul's word in 4:5 must be based on his own living, experience, and prac tice. Thus, forbearance must be an experience of Christ. Furthermore, the fact that Paul says that he can do all things in Him who empowers him is an indication that forbearance is Christ.
In Philippians 1:20 and 21 Paul speaks of magnifying Christ and of living Him. In chap ter two he presents Christ as our unique pattern and then speaks of holding forth the word of life. Holding forth the word of life is equal to expressing Christ. In chapter three we see that Christ should be our goal and prize. We need to pursue toward the goal for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (3:14). Whether we are young or old, we all should pursue Christ. This was Paul's concept when he said in 3:16, "Only this, whereunto we have attained, by the same rule let us walk." We all should live Christ, magnify Christ, express Christ, and pursue Christ. Then in chapter four Paul speaks of standing firm in the Lord, rejoicing in Him, and letting our for bearance be known to all men. If we have a proper understanding of the subject of Philip pians, realizing that this book is focused on the experience of Christ, we shall see that to make