He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. Philippians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Philippians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. Verse 18 jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. For, as i have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cr. Christ, the source of joy and strength macarthur bible studies. Put in your own words what pauls main concern for the philippians might be. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.
Paul and silas visited philippi a city in macedonianorthern greece on pauls second missionary journey in 4950 a. Our word judge, which has itself something of this double meaning, is probably the best rendering in this context. Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Admonished to be watchful and to strengthen since their works have. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more.
The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. In todays post the idea of christians being citizens of heaven will be explained in detail. Dweller on earth but citizen of heaven philippians 3. Paul has watched a number of men become enemies of the cross as they tried to fill their bellies on earthly things. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
In the last section paul called us to rejoice in the lord. This chapter started with paul as an accountant, then an athlete, and finally, realizing he is an alien in a foreign land. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility of law relationship wth god and the power of a real relationship. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul. Since his focus is entirely on this goal, and he considers all other pursuits rubbish, paul teaches his readers to mimic his approach. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to.
And we eagerly await a savior from there, the lord jesus christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our. The book of philippians references this doctrine in phil 1. 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. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. Philippians 3 commentary bridgeway bible commentary. Fees introduction in pauls letter to the philippians grand rapids, eerdmans, 1995 in the nicnt series. The list of the people in the first book includes zerubbabel 1 chronicles 3. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. Several different types of letters existed in the ancient world to match the various occasions and purposes for writing. One of the christian doctrines that i love the most is believers citizenship in heaven. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. How might the influence of these people keep the philippians from rejoicing in the lord. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
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. Philippians baker exegetical commentary on the new. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Fee has written an amazing commentary on one of my favorite books in the bible.
Read philippians 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Christ, the source of joy and strength macarthur bible studies macarthur, john f. Philippians is one of the shorter epistles of paul, yet it is one of the most studied in all of scripture. Gordon fee has made a strong case that paul wrote philippians. The goal of a christian is to become more like christ philippians 3. For this reason there are hundreds of commentaries on this epistle, some are focused on a exegetical study on individual greek words and are thousands of pages in length. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information.
Paul first attended a meeting attended by women acts 16. Numerous passages from the book of enoch and the fourth book of esdras, and. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. He led the jews back to israel soon after the decision of cyrus. He has written a much larger work on philippians before undertaking this one. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. There is a remarkable contrast in tone between the sad warnings which begin this section and the glowing hopes with which it closes, and that contrast is made the more striking when we notice that the apostle binds the gloom of the one and the radiance of the other by for, which makes the latter the cause of the former.
The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. And while there are helpful books and manuals that can show prototypes of how to conduct ministry in particular fields, this. Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. For there are many who behave in such a wayi have often spoken to you about them, and i do so now with tearsthat they are enemies of the cross of christ. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of philippians, covering chapter 3 and verses ten to twentyone by robert. This letter was not written for one single purpose. Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Philippians 2, the books of the bible nt books the. The book of philippians is therefore more characteristically gentile. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book. Fee does an excellent job outlining the essentials and pointing out the significance of certain passages. The apostle cautions the philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. The bodily return of jesus christ in power and glory is one of the most frequently emphasized truths in the new testament.
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