Philippi was far away from jerusalem over 1,000 miles by boat up in macedonia. An important aim of the nigtc authors is to interact with the wealth of significant new testament research published in recent articles and monographs. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. You can find the best commentary on philippians for. Chapters of the book consist of three sermons or speeches delivered to.
The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. Join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. And in nothing terrified by your adversaries not by satan, though a roaring lion, for christ is greater than he. You may use this text as a part of your work provided that you give credits to its author petar neychev. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. And under the common title of servants, he tenderly and modestly joins with himself his son timothy, who had attended him in his general travels in those parts, had come with him to philippi, not long after the apostle had received him, acts 16. He talks specifically about this imprisonment in 1. To understand the beginning of chapter 2, we need to look first at chapter 1. Paul and timotheus that timothy was at this time with the apostle in rome we learn from phil. Blessings and curses for those who keep and break the law. Also, theyll be cutting themselves off from gods grace since theyll be trying to find a relationship with god through the law. Sermon and commentary scripture index from sermons archive table of contents of bible verses.
This chapter and its place in the book of job is the source of some controversy. He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom. 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. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled a pastors joy in his people part 1, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Favor, unmerited kindness, or grace would include all the aid and guidance the father and his son would provide.
Philippians the bible king james version computer updated. Luke wrote about what happened during that time acts 16. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The problems of unity facing the philippians did not spring from great problems with carnality as was the case with the corinthians 1 corinthians 3. Jack burch was educated at david lipscomb college, abilene christian university, and. The fact that the epistle was written in greek sheds little light upon the question before us, since the jews. As in other letters, paul included the prayerful expression, favor to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Kindness is the law of christs kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. That would put the date of the letter at 59 to 61 a. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from god. What characteristics should make a true christian stand out from nonchristians and those with a false profession of faith. This is part 2 of a versebyverse bible study series in philippians.
This set of 3 books offers macarthurs commentary on all of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. The commentary includes introductory material and a discussion of important greek words and christological concepts found in philippians. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth book of the jewish torah, where it is called devarim heb. Paul, writing familiarly to the philippians, does not style himself an apostle. Paul will give us some answers to these questions this morning in our study of philippians 1. Frequent comments on this characteristic pauline greeting have been made in this series of commentaries. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general comments on each section and subsection of the text.
Southside church of christ bible bowl 2017 philippians 1. However, he was already beginning to warn them that they needed to be united in one spirit and one mind and strive, show some effort, work hard, to keep. Scholars are inclined to make a big thing out of the order ofgrace and. Philippians chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. The author arranged what jesus taught in five main sections. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be savedand that. This fits perfectly with him being under house arrest in rome as mentioned in the book of acts. Jesus final command was to make disciples in all the nations 28. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. It takes place when a sinner is born again by the spirit of god romans 2.
International bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for. This paper has been written by me in the course of my theological studies at european nazarene college nc. Pauline epistlesset3 ephesians,philippians,colphilemon. A true child of god is one who has been born again. Introduction to philippians paul wrote this letter while in prison probably during the roman imprisonment we see in acts 28.
Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1. International bible lessons commentary philippians 2. Philippians 2 he took on the status of a slave 1 14 if youve gotten anything at all out of following christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care then do me a favor. For instance, paul was guarded by roman soldiers cf. I never get tired of telling you these things, and i do it to safeguard your faith. He had also accompanied the apostle on his two voyages to philippi, see acts 16. A free bible version and commentary on matthews gospel in easyenglish. God blessed them and said to them, be fruitful and increase in number. Specifically, the apostle emphasizes the need for unity. A brief commentary on the biblical book of philippians.
Philippians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Acts 128 macarthur new testament commentary two volume set revelation 122 macarthur new testament commentary two volume set romans 116 macarthur new testament commentary two volume set. David guzik commentary on job 28 explains the discourse job takes. Their devotion to the faith and to paul made them his pride and joy. Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul prayed for the philippians and he did so with joy. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals.
He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare v. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. This includes regeneration by the spirit of god who immediately then brings the regenerated sinner to faith in christ and repentance in the preaching of the gospel 2 thessalonians 2. Worship is a repeated characteristic of this family see also 1 samuel 1.