Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Alright, so any time you study a book of the bible its critical that you check out the background info first. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. This would have had special meaning to the veterans and citizens in philippi. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The book of philippians a brief history, overview believersweb. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. There apparently never was a question in the minds of the fathers of the church as to the canonical authority of philippians or about its authorship. Book of philippians matthew henrys bible commentary. Regardless of the literary unity of the letter, scholars agree that the material that was compiled into the epistle to the philippians was originally composed in greek, some time during the 50s or early 60s ad. Greeting paul and timothy, bondservants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, with the bishops and deacons. New testament overview general survey of the new testament.
The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. I am writing to all of gods holy people in philippi who belong to christ jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. Because of its strategic location philippi became a strategic location for trade despite the fact it was km from neapolis, the nearest sea port. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. For christs glory and the good of the philippians 1. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Philippians bible book with full chapters king james version. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Im so grateful for our union 5 and our enduring partnership that began the first time i presented to you the gospel. The book of philippians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction.
Teaching outlines for the book of philippians 14 lessons. Of the four prison epistles, paul likely wrote philippians last, near the end of his roman imprisonment in ad 61 or 62. The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. Epaphroditus played a key role in biblical history, even if his name is not immediately recognizable. The book of philippians paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Jan 24, 2009 the epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul.
An introduction to the book of philippians an argument of the book of philippians. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Thankfulness and prayer i thank my god upon every remembrance of. These are all of the chapters of the book of philippians. Paul does not mention this guard in any other place. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Death grip a study in philippians historical background. 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. Many of the philippians were retired military men who had been given land in the vicinity and who in turn served as a military presence in this frontier city. A brief history, overview, and outline of philippians.
Philippians 1 1 paul and timotheus, the servants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus which are at philippi, with the bishops and deacons. 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. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. Philippians the bible project videos the bible app. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Background paper on the epistle to the philippians the city of philippi the city of philippi was located in modern macedonia, which is north of greece. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. Philippians 1 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Paul wrote the epistle to show his appreciation and gratitude to the church at philippi and its members for their continued support and generosity. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians.
This is a condensed excerpt from my forthcoming 2014 commentary on philippians located on the major roman road known as the via egnatia, philippi was a leading city of the district of macedonia and a roman colony. The apostle offers up thanksgivings and prayers, for the good work of grace in the philippians. Study philippians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians bible. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. A roman colony, philippi was situated in macedonia, or currentday northern greece. That philippi was a roman colony may explain why there were not enough jews there to permit the establishment of a synagogue and why paul does not quote the ot in the philippian letter. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Through pauls words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go handinhand. There never seems to have been a question about pauline authorship by the church fathers 1.
The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. Some of these who are recorded in the book of acts were lydia and her family and an unnamed philippian jailer and his family acts 16. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Paul responded and so the gospel went triumphantly westward beginning in philippi as the first city to be evangelized in europe. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
Landscape of the book of philippians under house arrest as a prisoner in rome, yet full of joy and thankfulness, paul wrote to encourage his fellow servants living in philippi. This epistle is called pros philippesious, to the philippians. This letter was not written for one single purpose. The exhortation to imitate good examples philippians 3. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. History old testament overview general survey of the old testament. Paul wrote to the philippians from his roman prison concerning the progress of the gospel among the praetorian guard 1. Outline of the book of philippians getting acquainted with philippi in bible history during the years 50 through 54 ad paul embarks on his second apostolic tour. Jun, 2014 for these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible king james version. Philippians understanding the bible commentary series. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook.
This is the holy book of philippians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second. Outline of the book of philippians scriptures and topics covered. Echoes of philippians are found in the writings of. The account of the founding of the church at philippi, which occurred in a. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke.
A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of caesars household. The understanding the bible commentary series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the bible. Interesting facts about philippians barnes bible charts author. Allow the joy you find in christ to keep you from useless quarrels and divisions and to instead guide you into harmonious relationships with gods people. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. What is your favorite bible verse from 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. Epaphroditus is the one who delivered the original manuscript of philippians to its original recipients, the church in philippi. Bible study courses philippians bible study courses. The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all.
A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. Philippians appears in the oldest extant lists of nt writingsthe muratorian canon later second century and the special canon of marcion d. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. This list is a complement to the list in books of the latin vulgate.
The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Commentary on the book of philippians relevant bible teaching. Philippians 1 commentary the bible study new testament. The author of philippians the external and internal evidence for the pauline authorship of philippians is very strong, and there is scarcely any doubt that paul wrote it. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. 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. Comprised of four chapters, it is one of the shorter books in the myriad of stories that make up the religious compilation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Philippians 1 king james version books of the bible. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Greetings from paul this letter is from paul and timothy, slaves of christ jesus.
A study in philippians historical background 1 during his second missionary journey, paul visited the town of philippi where several people heard the gospel message and accepted christ as their savior. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. The book of philippians, in the bible, is depicted from the perspective of the apostle paul. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. 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. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16.
Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Philippians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Philippians 1 king james bible kjv book of philippians. May god our father and the lord jesus christ give you grace and peace. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push against gods desires as revealed in each passage, and how jesus can help us to embrace his desires.
Tom constables expository notes on philippians this is also available in the net. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. The book of philippians is an epistle that paul wrote while he was anticipating his release from prison. It is uncertain where paul was when he wrote the letter s that make up philippians. I will not take space to discuss the reasons which seem to point to near the close of his first.
Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Philippians 1, the passion translation tpt the bible app. 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. Paul sent the other three prison epistlesephesians, colossians, and philemonby the hand of tychicus, as their destinations were near one another.
The city was named after philip ii, the father of alexander the great. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. The history of the origin of the church and the memory of the loving remembrances of the philippians help to explain the affectionate tenderness of the letter. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians to encourage us to follow jesus no matter what life throws at us. He is mentioned by name twice in the book of philippians, one of pauls prison epistles. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and. The epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 50 please note we. Philippians bible study courses the book of philippians this course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the philippians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers given them in the douay rheims bible and latin vulgate.
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