Philippians chapter 3 speaks about christ as the proper focus during times of suffering. The first chapter also records pauls remarkable soliloquy. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. The epistle to the philippians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice pauls tactfulness in dealing with euodia and syntyche 2 to glean pauls secrets for joy, peace, contentment, and strength 3 to consider how paul viewed the philippians generosity towards him summary this final chapter begins with a series of. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi.
The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. Read acts chapter 16 for background information on the city of philippi read through the whole book of philippians read through my background notes for this lesson. Philippians 2 sets this passage up in the context of persecution and oppression for the sake of the gospel. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see1. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. 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. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ. Yet, this thank you memo quickly turns into an opportunity to stress a spiritual perspective which he himself had to learn, and one which he desperately desires them to learn. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians.
Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 3. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. Serve the lord joyfully 2 if you need encouragement, boast in the lord. Therefore, paul was in philippi on three different occasions. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. In each chapter, paul describes the kind of mind christians must have if they are to enjoy christs peace and joy.
Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Throughout this letter, paul is encouraging the people of philippi to live out lives that are obedient god and that are uplifting to one another. In chapter 4, he is the source of pauls power over circumstances i can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me, 4. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly certain. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of philippians 5 introduction to philippians as you begin your study of philippians, i recommend. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians is not an essay or treatise of any kind but a personal letter to beloved friends. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believers. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. The context indicates that if we murmur or reason, we do not obey. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement.
Instead of being chained by our past mistakes, we can move forward, knowing that we carry christs forgiveness. This sermon give the background to the book of philippians by mentioning about apostle paul calling, missionary journeys and churches he established. Swift among exegetes, philippians has been sort of a rubiks cube of the pauline literature. Many times it has been twisted, turned, and rearranged as scholars have attempted to make the best sense they could of it. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Philippians 3, king james version kjv the bible app. This was still several years before his death in 68. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible.
Paul was a prisoner when he wrote the book of philippians. If jesus possessed the nature of deity, could he lose that nature or. Background paper on the epistle to the philippians the city of philippi the city of philippi was located in modern macedonia, which is north of greece. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 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.
Obedience to god slays all murmurings and reasonings. But the universal extension of the maxim beyond the immediate occasion and context is not inadmissible. Paul gives us the formula for power in christian living, which must be met before we can quote verse. As pointed out in the introduction, it is useless to divide this letter in the pattern of a classical outline. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, philippians 3. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Among them were lydia, a businesswoman who opened her home to paul and his coworkers 16. Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear than to do. Paul proceeds to show that his background is not only without any cause for boasting but far exceeds the status and qualifications of the judaizers 3. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. It represents the ultimate and ideal consciousness of the christian. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2.
The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. We can summarize the theme of the book as the christ like mind that brings christian joy. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16. First, paul discusses the importance of righteousness through faith in. Philippians, note how many times paul talks about remembering and thinking. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. In chapters 1 and 2 of philippians letter b, paul sends word to the. Certainly our thoughts have a great influence on our lives, and. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a.
Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3 jesus christ is our peace chapter 4. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. 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 name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text.
The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Paul thanks the philippian christians for their generosity and shares how they are all called to imitate jesus selfgiving love. Brothers and sisters, i do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
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