The book of philippians is an epistle that paul wrote while he was anticipating his release from prison. The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. The commentary includes introductory material and a discussion of important greek words and christological concepts found in philippians. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Summary of philippians philippians summary the bible brief.
By virtue of pauls testimony in prison the gospel is reaching a new audience, the praetorian guard a contingent of elite roman soldiers. Jan 04, 2016 paul later explained that believers no longer rely on the law or work for their righteousness, but instead they rely on what christ has done 3. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. The holy bible book 50 philippians kjv dramatized audio. Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The philippians are exhorted to help his fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. It contains 4 chapters philippians was a letter epistle written to the people of philippi by paul philippi was a city in ancient macedonia that was important in early christianity. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Paul prayed for the philippians and he did so with joy. Philippians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. 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. Written during pauls imprisonment in rome, this is sometimes known as the prison letter. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Of the four prison epistles, paul likely wrote philippians last, near the end of his roman imprisonment in ad 61 or 62.
Philippians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. While most hold to the authenticity of philippians, there are portions of the letter that some consider to be nonpauline. David guzik commentary on philippians 1 describes pauls love for the philippians and his encouragement for the church when terrified by adversaries. Teaching outlines for the book of philippians 14 lessons.
Paul wrote the epistle to show his appreciation and gratitude to the church at philippi and its members for their continued support and generosity. One of the obvious reasons that paul wrote his letter to the philippians was to thank them for their generous offering. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Philippians summary the book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less.
The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. Book of philippians explained go to philippians index title. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. What was pauls purpose in writing the book of philippians. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. When paul sits down to put pen to parchment to write to his friends in galatia, hes not exactly feeling the warm fuzzies for them. An introduction to the book of philippians an argument of the book of philippians. He then shares several key things on how to do this.
He also wanted to commend the unselfishness of epaphroditus, as well as informing them of. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in philippi. Summary of philippians 3 paul then warns them of false teachers and those who teach evil such as basing salvation on anything related to marking or mutilating the physical body, saying that he has every reason to boast about his own heritage, but he considers it all worthless in comparison to knowing christ. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of philippians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions. 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. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
Rather than bemoaning his situation, however, this letter concentrates on the joy of knowing the lord. An introduction to the book of philippians christopher l. Tom constables expository notes on philippians this is also available in the net. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. Jack burch was educated at david lipscomb college, abilene christian university, and. A brief commentary on the biblical book of philippians. Philippians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Therefore if there is any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any affection and mercy, a. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in.
Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians.
Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. Paul first attended a meeting attended by women acts 16. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. In this portion, to be careful means to be anxious or to worry.
The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. 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. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The most natural understanding of the references to the praetorian guard 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Even though paul founded the church there and explicitly told them everything they ever needed to know about jesus, the galatians havent exactly been toeing. And the peace of god, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through christ jesus. He wanted to thank this church for their gift of love. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Philippians commentary this 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. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. The bible book of philippians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Philippians is book number 50 of the bible and number 11 of the new testament.
You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. The epistle of paul to the philippians and colossians. After his recovery, paul sent epaphroditus back to philippi carrying with him the letter to the philippian church. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Philippians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Book of philippians outline summary online bible nwt. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. Philippians 1 chapter 1 the philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. 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.
The book does not appear to be written to address any problem, but simply as. This is one of pauls shortest letters and one of the smallest books in the new testament but there are such powerful teachings in this. 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. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians.
Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. 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. He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare ver. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Pray with supplication and thanksgiving, and the peace of god, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through. For christs glory and the good of the philippians 1.
Paul explained that those who have been washed by the blood of the lamb were no longer to perform the ritual that. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible. The book of philippians is therefore more characteristically gentile.
The book of philippians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. 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. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. God began a good work in the philippians and paul said that work would continue 1. The epistle to the philippians is the answer of paul to their communication and the coming of epaphroditus. Philippians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. He also wanted to commend the unselfishness of epaphroditus, as well as informing them of his love for them, and his own personal condition. 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.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The problems of unity facing the philippians did not spring from great problems with carnality as was the case with the corinthians 1 corinthians 3. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was. A few modern scholars 4 have questioned pauline authorship of philippians, but these radical views are not convincing. The scope of the epistle is to confirm them in the faith, to encourage them to walk as becomes the gospel of christ, to caution them against judaizing teachers, and to express gratitude for their christian bounty. The book of philippians is one of pauls most personal letters, written to the church in philippi. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. He begins with the inscription and benediction, ver. Philippians can be called resources through suffering. The book of philippians jesus our joy lesson one phil. The book is about christ in our life, christ in our mind, christ as our goal. The particle in the original is not equivalent to on which account, or wherefore, but merely the lighter conjunction by which an imperative or hortatory clause is attached to what has preceded.
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