The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective. What kind of man do you think epaphroditus was from reading verses 2630 of philippians chapter 2. Philippians 2 background information with maps and images. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1. Philippians 2 the grandeur of the truth of the new testament seldom exceeds the revelation of the humility of jesus christ when he left heaven to become a servant of man. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. There is joy in the sacrificial giving of oneself 2. Philippians introduction background from the book of acts. However, he makes use of this occasion to fulfill several other desires. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv 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.
Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. The biblical historical background to colossians can be seen in acts 19. Most of the book, however, is closely linked with solomon. Philippians chapter 2 free online bible study lessons. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. 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. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3.
Thus, we can remain calm because he is with us immanuel. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. Lemuels sayings contain several aramaic spellings that may point to a nonisraelite background. Polycarps statement can be explained by either a noncanonical letter. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. There has been much discussion among commentators on how this wonderful hymn to christ cf. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. In this chapter, paul is encouraging the people to throw out their confidence in the flesh and. The problems revolve around the length of time paul was in rome 2 years and the number of visits to and from philippi during that periodnot to mention the visits paul was planning, according to philippians. Constables notes on philippians 2020 edition resulted in philippi receiving even higher status. If the journeys described in philippians can be fitted in the two year imprisonment 9 there is evidence that 1 there was a palace guard in rome phil 1. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers.
Philippians 2 so if there is any encouragement in christ. Paul continued his appeal for the philippians to exercise diligence in christian service and for them to become shining lights in an evil world philippians 2. Kjv bible verses from philippians offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies. 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.
This context is obviously related to one of the themes of the book, a call for unity among the christians at philippi cf. Paul missed colosse on both of his missionary trips, acts 16. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. The citizens enjoyed autonomous government, immunity from taxes, and treatment as if they lived in italy.
A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains. But, even more importantly, the lord is coming soon. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus are the major personalities in the book of philippians. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. Paul used the word engus with this particular ambiguity in mind. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. 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. There is joy when harmony prevails among the brethren 2. Plans concerning timothy and epaphroditus were discussed in the final verses of the chapter philippians 2.
Philippians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Aug 19, 2016 over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. Timothy was to follow after the apostles liberation was decided, when they could arrange their plans more definitely as to where timothy should, on his return with tidings from philippi, meet paul, who was designing by a wider circuit, and slower progress, to reach that city. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. List 4 titles given to epaphroditus in verse 25 of philippians chapter 2. Greg brower the short book of philippians is one of the most quoted in the bible, yet paul wrote it not for the popular sound. Philippians 2, new international version niv the bible app.
The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. Christ is clearly the christians example, and paul encourages let this mind be in you, which was also in christ jesus 2. Pauls primary purpose in writing this letter was to thank the philippians for the gift they had sent him upon learning of his detention at rome 1. Joel 2 background information with maps and images picture. Philippians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. The lord is at hand can be understood in time and space. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians.
The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. 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 book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Paul states he is confident he will go the philippians soon and hopes to send timothy to them soon, but sends epaphroditus. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. In the flesh, we are often motivated by selfish ambition or conceit. Intro to proverbs biblica the international bible society. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church.
In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. 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. Philippians introduction background from the book of. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. We hope that you find the philippians summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of philippians.
Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. There is joy in knowing christ and experiencing his resurrection power 3.
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 and. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Polycarps statement can be explained by either a noncanonical letter being written in addition to philippians, or by understanding. Paul evangelized the churches of the lychus valley where colosse. Kindness is the law of christs kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. 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.
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