Jesus is our joy and this joy is grained more and more into our lives as our minds our renewed into his image day by day. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Title philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. But as we consider pauls statements and exhortations in this book, we detect certain hints regarding the background. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. Chapter 1, paul writes about his sufferings and that through his imprisonment the kingdom. It has often been called pauls hymn of joy in which the theme is. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. What can you learn from other books about the historical background. Pauls letter to the philippians how to understand it 3 philippians, chapter 1 philippians 1. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers.
The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. The book of philippians does not say explicitly what the background is. Paul sent the other three prison epistlesephesians, colossians, and philemonby the hand of tychicus, as their destinations were near one another. This epistle is the only one, among those written by st. Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. This background is the reason the book was written.
And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven. Verse 1 paul and timothy, bondservants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, with the bishops and deacons. You helped from the first day you believed until now. Philippians 1 the passion translation tpt introduction. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. And i want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the good news. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. The church at philippi was founded by the apostle paul on his second missionary journey in a. The book of philippians chapter 1 background introduction and 1280x720. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites.
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. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. He was naturally grateful to the philippians, but more so to god who had worked such kindness through the philippians. Out of christ, the best saints are sinners, and unable to stand before god. The first chapter also records pauls remarkable soliloquy. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. Philippians 1 tpt introduction dear friends in bible. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Address and initial greetingpaul and timothy, bondservants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Christ church of wiesbaden wiesbaden germany youth ministry 1600x. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. In verses 1 11, paul is addressing the issue of humility. 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 is in the bibles new testament. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions. Paul wrote this letter to the church at philippi, which he had established acts 16. Aug 29, 20 the book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.
Paul was a prisoner when he wrote 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. In phillippians, paul thanks the philippian christians for their. This marvelous epistle begins, as paul usually begins, with a salutation followed by thanksgiving and supplication upon behalf of the readers. Philippians 1 kaufmann kohler states in the jewish encyclopedia that no language has as many words for joy and rejoicing as does hebrew. So, your assignment is to read philippians chapter 1. 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. Philippians 1, new american standard bible nasb the. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. It was located on a fertile plain in the highlands about ten miles northwest of the port city neapolis. In the ot hebrew roots, found in 27 different words, are used primarily for some aspect of joy or joyful participation in religious worship.
Every book in the bible has both a background and a subject. Somewhere along the line paul gets thrown in prison. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. The epistle to the philippians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice pauls tactfulness in dealing with euodia and syntyche 2 to glean pauls secrets for joy, peace, contentment, and strength 3 to consider how paul viewed the philippians generosity towards him summary this final chapter begins with a series of. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly certain.
But the question remains as to what imprisonment is being referred to. Yet, paul opens his letter expressing thanksgiving, joy. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3 jesus christ is our peace chapter 4. This morning we are beginning a new sermon series from the book of philippians. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church.
Paul sent the other three prison epistlesephesians, colossians, and philemon by the hand of tychicus, as their destinations were near one another. The city was established by and named after, philip of macedon, father of alexander the great. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. In wonderfully transparent ways this book reveals the heart of the great apostle to the gentiles. 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. Pauls greeting to the philippian christians and his prayer for them. Thanksgiving and prayer i thank my god every time i remember you.
The book of philippians 1 background to the book of philippians first century philippi in pauls time philippi was an important city in the roman province of macedonia. Philippians 1 background information with maps and images. In verses 111, paul is addressing the issue of humility. What does the book of philippians teach us about paul and timothy. We love to read philippians and we love to study it and to memorize it. 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. Now i want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, philippians 1. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known. Philippians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the.
Paul is the sole author of the letter to the philippians, though he. Since the book of philippians is concerned with the experience of christ, some may think that there is no need to consider the background. Book summary the words joy and mind are the words which summarize this book. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. His heart overflowed before his mind could organize the thoughts. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. In all my prayers for all of you, i always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Having finished the overview, we know a few things about pauls situation, including that he is in prison and even some brothers have turned against him. The philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Chapter 1, paul writes about his sufferings and that through his imprisonment the kingdom was increased.
The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. Bible summary philippians 1 philippians bible book summary. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Paul felt joy in christ, in any and all circumstances and in service to the gospel. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. Philippians 1 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons a. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ. Aug 19, 2016 background to philippians book study the beat by allen parr.
Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Alright, so any time you study a book of the bible its critical that you check out the. David guzik commentary on philippians 1 describes pauls love for the. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. If we read the four chapters of this book carefully, we shall find four elements related to the background. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In chapters 1 and 2 of philippians letter b, paul sends word to the. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8.
It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. 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. Pauls circumstances and encouragement for the church 1. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. The book of philippians is one of pauls most personal letters, written to the church in philippi. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2.
The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. By all accounts this is one of the most beloved books in the new testament. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. He then shares several key things on how to do this. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter.
The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see1. Philippians 1 chapter 1 the philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. However, even this book on the experience of christ was written with a certain kind of background. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their continued help and support, and also to encourage their growth. Philippians background 106 images in collection page 1 x672. The christ of philippians the great kenosis passage is one of several portraits of christ in this epistle. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture.
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