Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Let the eye and the affections of the heart be fixed on him. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. Lydia is converted and paul and silas were imprisoned following the riot.
Nov 1, 2015 explore john059090s board philippians 4. The lack of a synagogue seems to indicate that jews were not prevalent and so the church may have consisted primarily of gentiles. Philippi was in an area of greek or thracian control until gold was discovered at a nearby mountain. Philippians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Indepth look at the original meaning in greek to help get a handle on the message. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. Paul says, i can do all things in christthat is, in the context of the will of christ for your life. In context, this is the secret that paul is speaking of when he says he has learned to be content when being wellfed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church.
Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear than to. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Sadness produces morose harshness towards others, and a troublesome spirit in ourselves. A 8page book on the epistle or letter of philippians. I can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me.
The book is about christ in our life, christ in our mind, christ as our goal, christ as our strength, and joy through suffering. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Joy in the lord raises us above rigorism towards others philippians 4. Despite wellmeaning use of the words, this text does not teach that a christian is empowered to accomplish any task simply because they are saved. However, if one reads the context, paul is talking about how he has learned to be content in various situations in life, whether he is in. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. In a series of exhortations, paul urges the philippians to have peace with the brethern by living a lifestyle of unity, prayerful dependence, and holiness 4. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. Philippians 4, english standard version 2016 esv the.
Consider the following simple study observe and record the. We hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. If jesus possessed the nature of deity, could he lose that nature or the qualities that are essential to that nature. The context shows that it is more of bearing than of doing that st. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Its a statement that paul alludes to, many times in his letters epistles, including 2cor. Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the lord, my beloved. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction.
The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. By making a purposeful decision to be content, a believer can trust god to provide our true needs, and not be consumed with materialism or anxiety. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. We need to keep on being delighted always pa,ntote pantote which means at all times. From acts 16 and philippians 4, who were some of the members of the church at philippi. Significantly, they are pauls joy at the time present, but in prospect. A brief introduction to pauls letter to the 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. What are some simple steps i can take to protect my privacy online. In a wonderful book called the rare jewel of christian contentment, the puritan. Like any portion of the bible, the meaning of a passage is determined by the author not the reader and limited by what comes before. With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others.
The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Settlers from the nearby island of thasos seized the area. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. For personal use, class or small groups, or sermon preaching preparation. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. The book of philippians is in the bibles new testament.
The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Paul wrote this letter to the church at philippi, which he had established acts 16. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In order to understand the real meaning of this verse, we must first look at the context and some background facts. Philippi was the first city on european soil where a christian church was founded by paul on his second missionary journey see acts 16. 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. When we have christ in us, and were looking to do the best we can, the lord, who dwells in us, will enable us to whats needed, especially, when rel. In 42 bce mark antony and octavian defeated brutus and cassius, the assassins of julius caesar, in a battle at philippi. Many of us have seen some variation of these words in encouraging notes and cards, in art, on tshirts, tattooed on peoples bodies, and even scrawled on the shoes of famous athletes or printed on their eye black. If we truly want to know what a bible verse or passage means, we have to read it in context.
Indeed, we are but humans, but impossible is nothing for our god who made impossible things possible. To set the stage for preaching on philippians, let me tell you about a man. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Tim tebow is one of many famous christians to use philippians 4. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Cool collections of phil 4 wallpaper for desktop, laptop and mobiles. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16.
Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. You can find the background for this letter in the closing section of the book of acts, and also in chapter sixteen, which tells of pauls visit to philippi and the founding of the church to which he later wrote this letter. I enjoy simple things, tea, watching the night sky, and deep. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Philippians can be called resources through suffering. See more ideas about philippians 4, bible verses and verses. Life applications in philippians 12 things paul tells me that apply to my life today pick the top 3 you need to work on i know you want to improve all of them but you cant do all of them at once from those top 3 pick the most important one that you are going to start working on right now today. Paul has learned this skill through his many trials and ministry experiences. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. So of course you should stand firm in unity, joy, and prayer. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. To emphasize this important concept, paul repeats himself again.
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