There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. As they put together these bits and pieces of truths, they will not only be assembling a better understanding of the book of philippians but also be developing godly character. If the philippians did as paul had instructed, not only would they have had the peace of god, but the god of peace would have also been with them. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. The best philippians commentaries are listed below. I assure you of a depth of truth like no other, knowledge of who you are in christ and the understanding of what jesus achieved for you on the cross. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians.
The book of philippians was written in approximately a. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. They didnt understand that paul honestly didnt care about this, because he did not. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. The most natural understanding of the references to the praetorian guard 1. How to use this study guide a note to group leaders every group meeting is an improvisation. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. It is the rejoicing of faith, based on true understanding of christs unique role in the salvation of all who profess his lordship phil 2. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of philippians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Nobody can explain how jesus can be both god and man. For these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Landscape of the book of philippians under house arrest as a prisoner in rome, yet full of joy and thankfulness, paul wrote to encourage his fellow servants living in philippi.
Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. A study guide for the book of philippians questions chapter one. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. Philippians is one of pauls shortest letters and one of the smallest books in the new testament but there are such powerful teachings in this little dynamo.
Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book were about to study was written to a group of people that made a difference in pauls life. A map of philippi and surrounding regions the city of philippi and the origin of the church there the city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions. You will also find options for commentaries on philippians that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Philippians understanding the bible commentary series kindle edition by bruce, f f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. This booklet is a free educational service, provided by the church of the eternal god in the united states of america, in collaboration with the global church of god in the united kingdom and the church of god, a christian fellowship in canada. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. Welcome to an inductive study of the book of philippians. Each lessonor archaeological diguses maps, puzzles, and memory work as it follows pauls letter to the people of philippi and crossreferences other scriptures.
Behind the text of philippians stands a riveting story shared by paul and. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every. Philippians understanding the bible commentary series. No matter how much you prepare, theres always a chance that someone will ask a question you cant answer, or. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philippians understanding the bible commentary series. Paul knew, as did the philippians, that true joy comes only through humble faith in the saving work of jesus christ, joining ourselves in harmony with his followers, and serving others in the name of christ. The book of philippians is a letter written by the apostle paul to a church he cherished and that also cherished him.
Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. The principal divisions of the letter to the philippians are the following. The idea of a book like this comes several times in the bible. Paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on christian unity. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Step by step, like an archaeologist, kids will dig and sift and sort through philippians to come away with truths that will help them the rest of their lives. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey acts 16. Paul and timothy, the servants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus which are at philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Jun, 2014 for these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation. Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all greek.
Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. This position fits well with the internal evidence of philippians ex. Once you grasp the essence of the book to the philippians other bible books will become more open to you. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. It offers you a great opportunity for personal growth. The book of philippians is one of pauls most personal letters, written to the church in philippi. Philippians introduction background from the book of. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Expert help for understanding the bible each volume in the understanding the bible commentary series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The understanding the bible commentary series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the bible. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians.
Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push against gods desires as revealed in each passage, and how jesus can help us to embrace his desires. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city. He then shares several key things on how to do this. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. To all the saints in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and from the. There apparently never was a question in the minds of the fathers of the church as to the canonical authority of philippians or about its authorship. Philippians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. No matter how much you prepare, theres always a chance that someone will ask a question you cant answer, or that the discussion will go in an unforeseen direction. Best philippians commentaries updated for 2020 best. Polycarps statement can be explained by either a noncanonical letter. The book of philippians paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on christian unity. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians.
The reason is that this letter details the work of christ like no other one does. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter. David guzik commentary on philippians 1 describes pauls love for the. Philippians has been termed the letter of joy phil 4. What two divine blessings did the apostle paul confer on the saints and on the overseers and deacons. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly certain. The apostle offers up thanksgivings and prayers, for the good work of grace in the philippians. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. After his recovery, paul sent epaphroditus back to philippi carrying with him the letter to the philippian church. Were pleased to offer you this challenging study format for bible study. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions.
The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. A roman colony, philippi was situated in macedonia, or currentday northern greece. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god. Philippians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. That philippi was a roman colony may explain why there were not enough jews. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to the philippians in easyenglish. These philippians bible study questions help you develop a deeper understanding of biblical principles. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus.
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