Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. The first of the two major difficulties leading to this conclusion concerning redaction of the letter is. The roman citizens in philippi would have had a better picture of and appreciation for their heavenly citizenship, being earthly citizens of the great roman empire. Those things that were gain to me, i counted loss for the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ, my lord, for whom i suffered the loss of all things and do count them as refuse, that i may win christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith of christ, the righteousness which is of god by him. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see1.
Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the spirit of god, who glory in christ jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. Biblical literature biblical literature the letter of paul to the philippians. Philippians these are all of the chapters of the book of philippians. Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed 1.
The history of the jews had dispersed them all over the world. Finally rather, not with the notion of time, but making a transition to. Aug 19, 2016 over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. Philippians 3 niv no confidence in the flesh further, bible.
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. First, paul discusses the importance of righteousness through faith in christ rather than by works philippians 3. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Explain how these attitudes will promote unity in a congregation. 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. Please read the whole book of philippians at least once as we study chapter 1.
Philippians 3 music download by streetlights bible. Philippians 1 new international version niv biblica. Some have argued that this imprisonment took place in ephesus, perhaps c. Philippians 3 new international version niv no confidence in the flesh.
Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. Philippians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. The philippians may well have known some of the members of the palace guard philippians. 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. Christonthecross is the source of salvation 1 corinthians 1. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. Philippians 3 commentary the bible study new testament. However, the letter to the philippians was to be delivered by epaphroditus, who had come to paul in rome with financial help from the church at philippi philippians 2. 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. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and irenaeus. Pauls life was going to be a sacrifice for jesus christ, either in life or in death. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians.
Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Home bible studies philippians studies philippians 3. 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. First, paul discusses the importance of righteousness through faith in. 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. Not as though i had already attained, literally, not that i have already received, namely, the blessings which i am in pursuit of, even that complete knowledge of christ, of the power of his resurrection, the fellowship of his sufferings, and conformity to his death just mentioned.
They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Lydia is converted and paul and silas were imprisoned following the riot. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. Philippians chapter 3 speaks about christ as the proper focus during times of suffering. His purpose has been to persuade the philippians that they should do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. Philippians 3 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on philippians 3 bible history online. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. How does philippians chapter 3 fit with the surrounding context. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Philippians 3 background information with maps and images. The question of when philippians was written cannot be separated from that of where it was written.
The niv has to use the expression that i may gain because it takes it as a purpose clause, and that is how english purpose clauses are translated. In order to have unity, what should not motivate our conduct 2. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Philippians 2 sets this passage up in the context of persecution and oppression for the sake of the gospel.
Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility. Paul wasnt being morbid here, asking the philippians to take joy in something as depressing as his death. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, philippians 3. Philippians 3 niv no confidence in the flesh further. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. Paul has no belief, either in any indefectible grasp of salvation, or in any attainment of full spiritual perfection on this. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible.
All of chapter 3 is an explanation by paul of what it means to rejoice in the lord. 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. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. How do these improper attitudes hinder unity in a congregation. Brothers and sisters, i do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Yet he did ask the philippians to see his death as something that would bring glory to god. You see for yourself whether the meaning is really there. He urged the philippians to to exercise your citizenship in a manner worthy of the gospel of christ 1. As philippians would eagerly await a visit from the emperor in rome, even more so should christians eagerly await the coming of.
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. 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 wrote using analogies that would make sense to his readers. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. Philippians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Philippians 3 new international version niv audio bible. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3.
It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. In its present canonical form philippians is, according to several scholars, a later collection of fragments of the correspondence of paul with the congregation in philippi that was founded by paul himself. Biblical literature the letter of paul to the philippians. 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. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. There is a significant contrast between the citizens of earth as described in philippians 3. Craig johnson, yaacov kuc, chuck smith, jim darden, ron haaland, the translators of the kjv, and many others including jesus, the word of god. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Philippians 3, new international version niv the bible app.