Read and study philippians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Paul gives us the formula for power in christian living, which must be met before we can quote verse. Lydia, the jailor, euodia, syntyche, clement, epaphroditus what is the theme running throughout this epistle. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. In the second chapter the key though is expressed in verse 5. 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 joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Philippians chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Dec 08, 2017 its a statement that paul alludes to, many times in his letters epistles, including 2cor. Just as rejoice in the lord looks forward and summarizes chapter 3, the statement in 4.
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 words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. 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. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. So it isnt surprising that the book draws heavily on the themes of humility and self sacrifice. If we include verses eleven and twelve with thirteen, we get a. In chapter 4, paul urges the philippians to resolve conflicts within their fellowship. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. Philippians can be called resources through suffering.
But the question remains as to what imprisonment is being referred to. And i urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellow. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. It manifests a particularly vigorous type of christian living. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. 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. Constables notes on philippians 2020 edition me to live is christ. This was still several years before his death in 68. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Introduction to philippians versebyverse commentary. In verse 7, paul says, all of you share in gods grace with me. If jesus possessed the nature of deity, could he lose that nature or. Thats also supported by many verses in the old testament, when god allowed the israelites to win battles. It represents the ultimate and ideal consciousness of the christian.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Philippians contains no ot quotations but see note on job. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. A grateful acknowledgment of their kindness, philippians 4. 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 includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. There are many different levels of consistency among pauls letters in the new testament. Jun 11, 2015 there are many different levels of consistency among pauls letters in the new testament. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Be united, joyful, and in prayer i implore euodia and i implore syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Pauls comment is specifically referring to the ability of a christian to endure under hardship and persecution. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to god. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering.
The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Its not as if paul is saying, i can do anything i can dream up. Paul has learned this skill through his many trials and ministry experiences. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together.
The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. 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. Home versebyverse bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear than to do. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity.
The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. 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. He says that their care of him had been manifested again, in such away as to be highly grateful to his feelings, philippians 4. Hendriksen made a distinction between gods general providence over all of his creation, including even plants and animals, and the very special providence of which believers are the objects, f34 applying the latter to the philippians as promised in this verse. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation.
Sometimes he seems to have trouble picking a single theme and sticking to it, and at other times he seems to be of such a stern single focus that you wish h. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. If we truly want to know what a bible verse or passage means, we have to read it in context. I can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me.
Paul first attended a meeting attended by women acts 16. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. From acts 16 and philippians 4, who were some of the members of the church at philippi. So the apostle closes with the declaration that christ gives complete fulfillment. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. This is a summary of what paul had just been writing with regard to his having an inward. Philippians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is, however, obvious on a casual reading of philippians that paul is in prison 1. Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord.
It is a missionary thankyou letter in which the missionary reports on the progress of his work. What philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your. Read what philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your daily bible verse november 3 from your daily bible verse. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 3. The expression of a grateful acknowledgment of the favours which he had received from them. Think these thoughts therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. In philippians chapter 4 we are encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. 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 4 background information with maps and images. 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. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. 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. Its a statement that paul alludes to, many times in his letters epistles, including 2cor.
At that point in his life, near death, he finally had assurance that he had obtained the status spoken of here in this verse. Free reading plans and devotionals related to philippians 4. However, if one reads the context, paul is talking about how he has learned to be content in various situations in life. Paul has already shown the congregation how he rejoices that the gospel is being preached 1. The context shows that it is more of bearing than of doing that st. If we want to get at the intended meaning of a message, context is king. This being the case, paul probably went to the gangites river or the crenides river, approximately 1. Philippians 4 new king james version nkjv be anxious for nothing.
Let this mind be in you which was also in christ jesus. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. Everything in this first chapter centres in the thought that christ is the believers life. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand firm in the lord. The book of philippians is therefore more characteristically gentile. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.
And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Philippians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, philippians 4. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Indeed, true companion, i ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. There is joy when harmony prevails among the brethren 2. Books and articles that equip you for deeply biblical thinking and. Despite his frequent need, and harsh treatment, paul joyfully declares his confidence that god will allow him to endure anything.
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