Philippians 1 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Paul and timothy, the servants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus which are at philippi, with the bishops and deacons.
The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Try to reword the question if your group is having a hard time answering. They are faithful followers of christ who are experiencing the gospel 1. Rather, the book is an exhortation to christian living, stressing unity through love 1. Philippians 1 new king james version nkjv greeting. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between. 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. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy.
Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The joy of seeing christians in fellowship together philippians 2. Previous index next the epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of life summary paul begins his epistle with his customary salutation followed by an expression of thanksgiving. But the question remains as to what imprisonment is being referred to.
It is, however, obvious on a casual reading of philippians that paul is in prison 1. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Joy in all circumstances, even suffering philippians 1. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. The display of the beauty of the gospel, the supreme worth of christ, and the glory of god. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. Philippians 1 nkjv greeting paul and timothy, bible. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. I can do all things through christ which strengthens me.
Articles sermons topics books podcasts features about donate. Paul prayed for the philippians and he did so with joy. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Jun 20, 2017 summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Joyce meyer 2019 philippians bible study part 1 duration. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. They helped him complete his initial mission to preach the gospel acts 16, and they have been involved with paul in the defense and confirmation of the gospel 1. The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. The philippians had sent epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the necessities of the apostle. Philippians 1 commentary the bible study new testament. Philippians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. It had been founded by himself, as is narrated at unusual length in the book of acts.
But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. The epistle to philippians was written by paul during the two years when he was in bonds in rome philippians 1. There are no great divisions in the book as there are in romans, the corinthian epistles, galatians and ephesians. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 2 book 39 philippians 1. For years, they have participated in the apostles ministry, and he prays for their continued growth in the real knowledge of christ. Oct 16, 2018 joyce meyer 2019 philippians bible study part 1 duration. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. The privilege of suffering for christ philippians 1. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Their only flaw is an apparent lack of complete harmony among some of their members.
He then shares several key things on how to do this. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he. In the ot hebrew roots, found in 27 different words, are used primarily for some aspect of joy or joyful participation in religious worship. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. The apostle offers up thanksgivings and prayers, for the good work of grace in the philippians. With the help of some animated friends, phil unpacks what it means to live with joy both in times of happiness and in times of sadness. Commentary for philippians 1 the philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. Note the the leader helps are meant to help you understand the direction of the questions.
This book should be viewed as pastoral instruction. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus. The epistle to the philippians, one of paul s prison epistles, was written in rome. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Philippians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. 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.
Pauls use of the word here indicates that he is referring to the troops who served as the emperors bodyguard, and evidently were also entrusted with the custody of prisoners who had come to rome on appeal. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second. Previous index next the epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of life summary paul begins his epistle with his customary salutation followed by an expression of thanksgiving and prayer. I ran out of time so well go back and pick that verse up. Paul says the philippians are his partners in the gospel.
The bond between paul and the church at philippi was peculiarly close. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Phil vischer, founder of jellyfish labs and cocreator of the acclaimed veggietales, dives into the book of philippians to answer the question, where does joy come from. This fourth installment in the rightnowexclusive series packs tons of good. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness.
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 book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. And a potential danger lies in their enemies, thus occasioning the caution of 3. If the journeys described in philippians can be fitted in the two year imprisonment 9 there is evidence that 1 there was a palace guard in rome phil 1.