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 habakkuk begins with habakkuk crying out to god for an answer to why gods chosen people are allowed to suffer in their captivity habakkuk 1. Paul turns the focus on how the philippians should live and calls them to follow jesus example. Disunity threatened the church, spawned by personal conflicts 4. 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 book of philippians challenges christians to remember their true identity as citizens of gods kingdom, especially when faced with difficult circumstances and painful trials. Joshua served as israels leader following the death of moses. An outline of philippians chapter 3 when taking up a chapter in the word of god it is appropriate to remind ourselves of the character and broad construction of the book in which it is found. Book of history, the sixth book of the old testament and the bible. A central feature to inductive bible study ibs are major structural. The epistle to the philippians introduction author the apostle paul 1.
This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16. Paul freely expresses his fond affection for the philippians, appreciates their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the pursuit of the power of.
A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. This is one of the most profound and theologically rich passages in the bible. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. The text itself presents only one significant interpretive challenge. Helping us grasp the apostle pauls gospelcentered exhortation to endurance, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passionencouraging us to.
A loving note 3 i thank my god upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. Bullinger, has stood the test of tine as an incredible resource for the diligent student. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Christ, the believers pattern, rejoicing in lowly service, 2. It involves a movement from looking at the evidence in and around the biblical text evidential premises to conclusions regarding the meaning of passages and books inferences. Philippians is written to a group of believers with whom paul founded a church, during his second missionary journey in approximately ad 49 acts 16. Inductive bible study is a way of working with the bible that is intentional in trying to hear the message of the bible on its own terms. Ephesians, colossians, and philemon were believed to have been sent out together. A list of things pertaining to the flesh in which he could have boasted 56 c. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Philippians 3, and depend on christs strength when struggling philippians 4. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Traina affirm that these relationships operate not only on the book level but also on the level of the division, the section, the. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. And it became a roman province as with all these ancient cities, pagan worship and idolatry abounded. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. The major difficulty connected with philippians is determining where it was written. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Philippians 3 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Here we have a clear description of the doctrine of justification based on the imputed righteousness of christ without the deeds of the law. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Home group study the book of philippians jesus our joy lesson five phil. It doesnt bore me to repeat a piece of advice like this, and if you follow it you will find it a great safeguard to your souls. Paul is traditionally considered the primary author.
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. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. The book is about christ in our life, christ in our mind, christ as our goal, christ as our strength, and joy through suffering. A comprehensive guide to the practice of hermeneutics baker academic, 2011 or to watch the video presentations on inductive bible study method by robert traina here. Christ 37 times is used in more than onethird of all the verses in philippians. Describe pauls religious credentials as he enumerates them in philippians 3. He had previously served as the moses aide, had explored the promised land with the 12 spies, and had led the jews in military battle while in the wilderness. Philippians came a bit later, just before pauls release, probably around ad 62. For example, if we are studying philippians we could ask several. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. To be sure, they appreciate gods gift of salvation, but they want to earn it through some sort. He also addressed disunity and the threat of heresy. Finally, paul is deeply experiential as he frequently returns to the believers communion with christ e.
Survey of philippians what is a good summary of the book of philippians. Survey of philippians philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Christ, the believers life, rejoicing in suffering, 1. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The conditions outside the prison, where christ was being preached, by some in a spirit of love, and by.
Attention to the structure of books and passages with emphasis. The personal details shared all match what we know of paul from other new testament books. It contains one of the clearest and most personal explanations of the gospel phil. The bible was originally written as individual documents, or books, which were later brought together to form our bible. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. Paul and timothy are named as the authors in philippians 1. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions 4 2. Biography of paul both the internal and external evidence points to paul writing this epistle. Philippians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by e.
Read all of philippians 3 in chapter 3 paul resumes his exhortation. I find it most helpful to study inductively through entire books of the bible. Paul is traditionally considered the primary author audience. The book of philippians, chapter 3 king james version. Session 2book survey of philippians pages 1920 session 4philippians 1 pages 3235 session 6philippians 2 pages 5154 session 8philippians 3 pages 7376 session 10philippians 4 pages 9598 session 11book summary of philippians pages 100101 evangelism maintained activities record for two people. One of the philippian christians to whom paul is writing was a woman named lydia. Paul had planted the church of the philippians in the area of philippi a colony of rome, in macedonia. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early. Home group study the book of philippians jesus our joy. Phillips new testament phillips 3 in conclusion, my brothers, delight yourselves in the lord. The bible is not so much a single book as it is a group of books. Ibs studies in order to understand fully the following examples and to gain the greatest benefit from them you will find it helpful first to read our book, inductive bible study. Paul freely expresses his fond affection for the philippians, appreciates their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the pursuit of the power of christ.
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. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. The letter to philippi is among the prison letters philippians 1. In verse 3 he describes christians as those who should worship god in spirit, glory in christ jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. The manifestation to israel and the rejection of jesus christ the son of david, born king of the jews, 1. It was named after philip of macedon, the king and father of alexander the great. Pauline epistles, also one of four prison epistles, 11th book of the new testament. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. While not an emphasis, it is interesting to note that there are no old testament quotes used in philippians.
I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. Paul wanted to thank the church for their financial support 4. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. The circumcision party are the enemies of your faith and freedom. Can death be viewed in any other way than as a defeat. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. Bible study should focus on the meaning and message of the biblical books. Paul had many grounds for boasting in the flesh 4 2. In his epistle to the philippians, paul alluded to military and political structures as metaphors for the church.
Of the four prison epistles, paul likely wrote philippians last, near the end of his. Philippians can be called resources through suffering. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. 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. Comprehensive guide to the practice of hermeneutics, david r. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. I thought that was the book you could never get interested in.
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