This morning we are beginning a new sermon series from the book of philippians. Paul visted the philippians again on his third missionary journey acts 20. The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. The book of philippians is one of pauls most personal letters, written to the church in philippi. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. Paul sent the other three prison epistlesephesians, colossians, and philemon by the hand of tychicus, as their destinations were near one another. The scope of the epistle is to confirm them in the faith, to encourage them to walk as becomes the gospel of christ, to caution them against judaizing teachers, and to express gratitude for their christian bounty. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. Aug 19, 2016 today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. But the question remains as to what imprisonment is being referred to. It has often been called pauls hymn of joy in which the theme is.
It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Out of christ, the best saints are sinners, and unable to stand before god. The book of philippians is in the bibles new testament. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
The city was established by and named after, philip of macedon, father of alexander. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. A study in philippians historical background 1 during his second missionary journey, paul visited the town of philippi where several people heard the gospel message and accepted christ as their savior. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions. The one thing every christian should be doing but most are not. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy.
Today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. Pdf a background study on the book of philippians nathaniel b. A roman colony, philippi was situated in macedonia, or currentday northern greece. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. There are many reasons for this, not least of which is. Pauls circumstances and encouragement for the church 1. If you were in a situation like the philippians, how would hearing pauls positive perspective affect you.
Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. The philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. Philippians 1 the passion translation tpt introduction. Paul desires the philippians love to abound more and more with knowledge and discernment. To all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons a. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Let them know that even though he was a prisoner, the gospel was still being preached. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Thank the believers at philippi for sending him a financial gift. Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. To all the saints in christ jesus who are at philippi, with the overseers and servants. If you read the book of acts the way i do, there is a wonderful period of bliss in the. 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.
Philippians 1 new international version niv biblica. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Death grip a study in philippians historical background. The bond between paul and the church at philippi was peculiarly close. Macarthurs affirmation of the book of philippians to indisputably paul states. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. A background study on the book of philippians by nathan parker for preparing an expository message at luther rice college and seminary.
Philippians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He was naturally grateful to the philippians, but more so to god who had worked such kindness through the philippians. It had been founded by himself, as is narrated at unusual length in the book of acts. He then shares several key things on how to do this. Aug 29, 20 the book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. It is, however, obvious on a casual reading of philippians that paul is in prison 1. Silas, timothy, luke, and paul first came to philippi in a. The city was established by and named after, philip of. Lydia is converted and paul and silas were imprisoned following the riot. The divinely inspired text of philippians introduces paul as the author 1. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness.
Some of these who are recorded in the book of acts were lydia and her family and an unnamed philippian jailer and his family acts 16. How might a lack of the hinder them from abounding in love. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. 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.
Paul wrote this letter to the church at philippi, which he had established acts 16. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Paul was a prisoner when he wrote the book of philippians. To thank them for their gifts and help during his imprisonment. Philippians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. In it, paul freely expresses his fond affection for the philippians in view of their consistent. Hey everyone, today we are doing something a little different. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern.
Philippians 1 background information with maps and images. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. By all accounts this is one of the most beloved books in the new testament. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ. Jan 07, 2014 philippi was the first city on european soil where a christian church was founded by paul on his second missionary journey see acts 16.
Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly certain. Joyful living philippians sermon series keep believing. And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven. Philippians 1 new international version niv 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. When they heard of his roman imprisonment, the philippian. Nov 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippians. 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 city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites.
The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. Under house arrest as a prisoner in rome, yet full of joy and thankfulness, paul wrote to encourage his fellow servants living in philippi. In phillippians, paul thanks the philippian christians for their. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Assignments on philippians 1 please read the whole book of philippians at least once as we study chapter 1. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. We love to read philippians and we love to study it and to memorize it. Pauls life was at stake, and he was evidently awaiting the verdict of the imperial court 2. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Encourage two women in the church who had differences between them to be reconciled.
Philippians 1 tpt introduction dear friends in bible. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Philippians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material.
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