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. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Bible living 3 surprising ways i can do all things through christ who strengthens me john upchurch. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible.
Paul is the sole author of the letter to the philippians, though he does mention having timothy with him in rome philippians 2. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. Outline of the book of philippians getting acquainted with philippi in bible history during the years 50 through 54 ad paul embarks on his second apostolic tour. 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. His coworkers traveling with him were timothy, silas, and luke. Scripture studies in philippians 4 all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Headings throughout the following book of philippians. 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. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. The book of philippians is perhaps the most beautiful and cordial of pauls many letters. Written at the same time as ephesians, it is one of the prison epistles. The epistle to the philippians introduction author the apostle paul 1. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. A good example of substantives in english are the adjectives in the wellknown. Miles oneill welcome to pauls letter to the philippians. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all greek. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. Founding of the church in philippi and an introduction to the letter to the philippians the church in philippi the main theme of the book of acts is the holy spirit working in and through and in spite of the early church to spread the gospel of jesus christ from jerusalem throughout the roman empire. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w.
A group provides encouragement to finish the class. This epistle is a powerful book to study as a group because it is written to a group yet with a very personal tone. Death grip a study in philippians historical background. This reading assumes that philippians is a single, unified letter written to be read and heard in a public setting as an oral performance substituting for the personal presence of the imprisoned paul, and it proposes new chiastic structures for the entire letter as a key to understanding it. This position fits well with the internal evidence of philippians ex. The powerful realities of unity and holiness are combined through the proper way to think about the work of god in christ. Philippians introduction background from the book of. A letter to friends helps us understand how the book of philippians calls. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Philippians is so simple and at the same time so profound that it speaks profitably to christians at every level of spiritual understanding, age, and maturity. Yet, paul opens his letter expressing thanksgiving, joy.
Although it was a miniature of rome and imitated and aped rome in every way, it was. 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 most natural understanding of the references to the praetorian guard 1. Interacting with others, their understanding and insight, is the most effective way to sharpen your own thoughts and beliefs. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church.
This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. As james montgomery boice points out, no book in the bible is so filled with joy as philippians. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early. These general thoughts, or seeds, for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the spirits leading. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. Some of these who are recorded in the book of acts were lydia and her family and an unnamed philippian jailer and his family acts 16. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. 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. Pauls letter to the philippians how to understand it 1 introduction paul wrote his letter to the philippians while he was in prison philippians 1. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. See more ideas about book of philippians, bible and bible verses.
Philippians the earthly walk of a heavenly people writer. If youre familiar with the book of acts, and i would encourage you that if you read the book of acts you can get a lot of the. Why i dont want to read leviticus but should anyway dawn wilson. 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. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16.
The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. No matter how much you prepare, theres always a chance that someone will ask a question you cant answer, or. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. The book of philippians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Verse 1 paul and timothy, bondservants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Most scholars conclude that his imprisonment was in rome, where he stayed for two years acts 28. Polycarps statement can be explained by either a noncanonical letter being written in addition to philippians, or by understanding. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. 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. Epistle of joy pastor david legge 4 we read in the book of acts that their stay in philippi was quite short but it was very eventful. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. 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.
A study in philippians historical background 1 during his second missionary journey, paul visited the town of philippi where several people heard the gospel message and accepted christ as their savior. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Just as you will need the help of others from time to time, so. 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. Make a list of bible passages outside the book of philippians that refer to the city or church at philippi use a concordance and crossreferences.
I am excited that you are taking the time to lead others through it. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. He then shares several key things on how to do this. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Having finished the overview, we know a few things about pauls situation, including that he is in prison and even some brothers have turned against him. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every.
Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. Philippians understanding the bible commentary series. Philippians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. How to use this study guide a note to group leaders every group meeting is an improvisation.
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