He was far more qualified than his legalizing opponents were to make such a claim. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. A pdf of this study will be available once the chapter is completed. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. The epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of life summary paul begins his epistle with his customary salutation followed by an expression of thanksgiving. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. The epistle of paul to the philippians is one of the prison epistles. So, the philippians highly valued roman citizenship and we will see that theme in pauls letter.
The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Philippi was the site of a key military victory by augustus caesar, and as a result it was made a roman colony. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Philippians in the picture study bible the book of. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture.
Read philippians 1 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. A bible study november 17, 2015 jack wellman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. They are ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the little epistle to philemon. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading.
For class instruction, i urge teachers to assign the questions as homework so. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the 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. Sometimes even gods people get caught up in this kind of terminology. Now its time to try and discern what pauls purpose was in writing the letter. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. Constables notes on philippians 3 no serious question about the pauline authorship of this epistle arose until the nineteenth century. While we may not be able to totally reconstruct pauls reasons for writing this letter, the more we understand the situation in philippi, the more we can understand his message. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry.
The epistle to the philippians is the answer of paul to their communication and the coming of epaphroditus. Study guide for philippians 2 philippians 1 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Paul wrote four epistles when he was in prison, and we have labeled them prison epistles. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. Philippians inductive study recommended scott grant. Philippians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Philippians 1 chapter 1 the philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. 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. Posted by marg may 1, 2010 bible study notes, lessons from philippians 0.
Everything in this first chapter centres in the thought that christ is the believers life. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Bible summary philippians 1 philippians bible book summary. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Passages can be assigned the week prior from the website. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Philippians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage.
It should be apparent by looking at the scriptures we just studied that always rejoicing refers to a mindset of joy, even in the worst of situations. He could have become bitter, full of complaints and worries. I love the book of philippians, it was that book that was being preached when god called me to leave my secular job and dedicate my life to my family and the work of the ministry. Paul wrote his letter to the philippians while in prison, probably in rome. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Instead, he chose to think about all that is pure, lovely, and worthy of praise. Share your favorite passage from philippians or an insight youve had from studying this letter in the comments below. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
My abbreviation bcv means book, chapter, and verse. Getting precept study guides in logos in a way that i can take notes right in the book and view it right next to the marked up bible text, this is one of the most exciting developments in the software in all the time ive been using it which is now over 15 years. However, the letter to the philippians was to be delivered by epaphroditus, who had come to paul in rome with financial help from the church at philippi philippians 2. Study guide for philippians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions 4 2. You want to seek gods truth with the help of the spirit, first, before seeking outside resources. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of. There was no moment of pauls day in which he could escape to quiet, peaceful, godly surroundings. Picture study bible philippians bible history online. Fullness of christ, perfection, philippians 2, philippians bible study, spiritual maturity. Can death be viewed in any other way than as a defeat. They refer to the writers of the new testament books as saint matthew, etc. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians.
The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. It has often been called pauls hymn of joy in which the theme is. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. How often do words like joy, joyful, rejoice, enjoy, glad, appear in philippians chapters 1 and 2. Constables notes on philippians 2020 edition me to live is christ. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The idea is that the philippians partnered with paul in his spreading. Study notes for philippians chapter 4 words of truth.
Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyednot only in my. 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. Its best to first answer the bible study questions by yourself but this format works great with families, couples, youth groups and small group sessions. The king james version of the bible hasnt helped this matter either. Each week will encourage your group to share stories, study gods word, and support one another through prayer. Philippi was the first city in presentday europe where paul established a church. 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.
The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Heres a bible study quiz from philippians chapters 1 and 2. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Macedonia, concluding that the lord had called us to preach the gospel to them. 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 shows christians how to live jesus. I thank god today that the gospel went in that direction, because somewhere down. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Rather they help you to learn the message of the scripture. This was one reason paul was thankful for the philippians. In summary, if anyone could lay claim to pleasing god by lawkeeping and the works of the flesh, it was paul.
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