Philippians is an unusually warm and deeply personal letter. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Yet, profound as it is, paul includes it mainly for illustrative purposes. 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. I was looking at it and didnt have time to read it. The book of philippians paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on christian unity.
His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 2. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. 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. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. May 02, 2020 right christian experience is the outworking, whatever our circumstances may be, of the life, nature, and mind of christ living in us philippians 1.
The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Philippians 2 if there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible. If there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies.
In chapters 1 and 2 of philippians letter b, paul sends word to the philippians of his upcoming sentence in rome and of his optimism in the face of death, along with exhortations to imitate his capacity to rejoice in the lord despite ones circumstances. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. It is a spiritual love letter from paul to the church. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians to encourage us to follow jesus no matter what life throws at us.
Philippians 2 youngs literal translation ylt 2 if, then, any exhortation is in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 fulfil ye my joy, that ye may mind the same thing having the same love of one soul minding the one thing. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility 2 therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. To the saints in christ in philippi, including the overseers and deacons.
Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. First, paul gives christs own example of humility philippians 2. Philippians 1 philippians 2 philippians 3 christs humiliation and exaltation 2 1 if there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Through pauls words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go handinhand. All the universe is called to confess him as lord, and thus glorify god. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. The philippian church had sent a gift with epaphroditus to help paul 2.
Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Spiritual growth parents of small children who go out for dinner, or who take a couple days just to be by themselves are careful to instruct those children to do what the babysitter says and not to give her a hard time. He also commends timothy as a faithful minister of the gospel 2. 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.
The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Philippians 2 encourages us to be likeminded and one in spirit. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy.
In the flesh, we are often motivated by selfish ambition or conceit. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. Now were going to get right back into where we left off in the last lesson. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1. I ran out of time so well go back and pick that verse up. Outline of the book of philippians getting acquainted with philippi in bible history during the years 50 through 54 ad paul embarks on his second apostolic tour. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him.
A study guide for the book of philippians answers chapter one. 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. Philippians 2 nrsv imitating christs humility if then. Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible.
Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Implications of the incarnation part 2 philippians 2. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible. Philippians 2, the books of the bible nt books the. It contains one of the most profound christological passages in the nt 2. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. But i will rejoice even if i lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to god, just like your faithful service is an offering to god. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Pauls pen drips with affection and appreciation for the saints in philippi. Philippians 2 mev christian humility and christs bible.
What two divine blessings did the apostle paul confer on the saints and on the overseers. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being. The particle in the original is not equivalent to on which account, or wherefore, but merely the lighter conjunction by which an imperative or hortatory clause is attached to what has preceded. Whose interests would you serve first, second, and last, out of yourself, others, and jesus christ. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Paul exhorts us to follow the example of christ, who humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. Philippians 2 modern english version mev christian humility and christs humility. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Exhortation to unitya final word concerning obedience philippians 2. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians.
Philippians 2 kjv if there be therefore any consolation bible. Life in christ click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission philippians charles swindoll chart on right side of page do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself do not merely look out for. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. To what extent was jesus willing to obey his father. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Philippians 2 ylt if, then, any exhortation is in bible. The philippians had sent epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the necessities of the apostle. Philippians 2 commentary the bible study new testament. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Jun, 2014 a few other interrelated themes are worth pointing out. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Color white black red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque semitransparent. Color black white red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. There are no moral or doctrinal problems addressed. In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not. Paul exhorts the philippians to have a spirit of unity and mutual concern by embracing the attitude of humility 2. His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of god in christ jesus. 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. If there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2.
He reminds us to have the same attitude as christ, encouraging us that we shine like stars in the universe. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. The book of philippians, chapter 2 king james bible. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. The book of philippians chapter two workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter two of the book of philippians. The epistle to philippians was written by paul during the two years when he was in bonds in rome philippians 1. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ad and addressed to the christians in philippi.
They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Philippians 2 new revised standard version nrsv imitating christs humility. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about christ. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. And yet, the philippian letter also contains some of the most precise theology specifically, christology in all the bible phil. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible gateway. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located.
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