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