With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of philippians 5 introduction to philippians as you begin your study of philippians, i recommend. Philippians 2 sets this passage up in the context of persecution and oppression for the sake of the gospel. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. In chapter 4, he is the source of pauls power over circumstances i can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me, 4. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi.
The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. This was still several years before his death in 68. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see1. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity.
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. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. 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. First, paul discusses the importance of righteousness through faith in. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering. Therefore, paul was in philippi on three different occasions. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Philippians, note how many times paul talks about remembering and thinking. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ.
Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. As pointed out in the introduction, it is useless to divide this letter in the pattern of a classical outline. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible.
Certainly our thoughts have a great influence on our lives, and. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. But the universal extension of the maxim beyond the immediate occasion and context is not inadmissible. Brothers and sisters, i do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. 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. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. Philippians chapter 3 speaks about christ as the proper focus during times of suffering. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Many times it has been twisted, turned, and rearranged as scholars have attempted to make the best sense they could of it.
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. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believers. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Among them were lydia, a businesswoman who opened her home to paul and his coworkers 16.
The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. If jesus possessed the nature of deity, could he lose that nature or. Paul thanks the philippian christians for their generosity and shares how they are all called to imitate jesus selfgiving love. In chapters 1 and 2 of philippians letter b, paul sends word to the. 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.
It represents the ultimate and ideal consciousness of the christian. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 3. Philippians is not an essay or treatise of any kind but a personal letter to beloved friends.
The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. This sermon give the background to the book of philippians by mentioning about apostle paul calling, missionary journeys and churches he established. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. The context indicates that if we murmur or reason, we do not obey. Philippians 3, king james version kjv the bible app. Paul was a prisoner when he wrote the book of philippians. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. 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. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own.
The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. Paul gives us the formula for power in christian living, which must be met before we can quote verse. Serve the lord joyfully 2 if you need encouragement, boast in the lord. We can summarize the theme of the book as the christ like mind that brings christian joy. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, philippians 3.
Swift among exegetes, philippians has been sort of a rubiks cube of the pauline literature. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. In each chapter, paul describes the kind of mind christians must have if they are to enjoy christs peace and joy. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. 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 city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2.
Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. The first chapter also records pauls remarkable soliloquy. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly certain. Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear than to do. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. 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. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. 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.
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