In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. 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. Paul exhorts the philippians to have a spirit of unity and mutual concern by embracing the attitude of humility 2. 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. It contains one of the most profound christological passages in the nt 2. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not. Philippians 2 nrsv imitating christs humility if then. 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. 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. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop.
It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. 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. To what extent was jesus willing to obey his father. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. And yet, the philippian letter also contains some of the most precise theology specifically, christology in all the bible phil.
Jun, 2014 a few other interrelated themes are worth pointing out. First, paul gives christs own example of humility philippians 2. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. Through pauls words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go handinhand. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Philippians 2 ylt if, then, any exhortation is in bible. Whose interests would you serve first, second, and last, out of yourself, others, and jesus christ.
Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. All the universe is called to confess him as lord, and thus glorify god. Philippians 2, the books of the bible nt books the. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. Philippians 2 kjv if there be therefore any consolation bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. I ran out of time so well go back and pick that verse up. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible.
He reminds us to have the same attitude as christ, encouraging us that we shine like stars in the universe. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. 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.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. 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. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. 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. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. How many names are above the name that jesus holds. Pauls pen drips with affection and appreciation for the saints in philippi. Color black white red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1.
It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ad and addressed to the christians in philippi. 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 philippians had sent epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the necessities of the apostle. 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. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 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. It is a spiritual love letter from paul to the church.
To the saints in christ in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Philippians is an unusually warm and deeply personal letter. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Exhortation to unitya final word concerning obedience philippians 2. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible gateway. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians.
Philippians 2 mev christian humility and christs 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. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. Implications of the incarnation part 2 philippians 2. 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. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about christ. The epistle to philippians was written by paul during the two years when he was in bonds in rome philippians 1. The philippian church had sent a gift with epaphroditus to help paul 2. What two divine blessings did the apostle paul confer on the saints and on the overseers.
His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. 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, new international version niv the bible app. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Color white black red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque semitransparent. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible. Philippians 2 new revised standard version nrsv imitating christs humility.
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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. There are no moral or doctrinal problems addressed. Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. Philippians 2 commentary the bible study new testament. 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. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. I was looking at it and didnt have time to read it. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 2. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1.
They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective. 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 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. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. The symbolism is of subjects swearing loyalty to their king. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Philippians 2 encourages us to be likeminded and one in spirit.
Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Therefore if there is any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any affection and mercy, a. Philippians 2 modern english version mev christian humility and christs humility.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. He also commends timothy as a faithful minister of the gospel 2. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible.
How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. Yet, profound as it is, paul includes it mainly for illustrative purposes. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. 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. 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. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. 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.
Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. Now were going to get right back into where we left off in the last lesson. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Paul exhorts us to follow the example of christ, who humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. 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. The book of philippians, chapter 2 king james bible. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. In the flesh, we are often motivated by selfish ambition or conceit. Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. To thank them for their gifts and help during his imprisonment.
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