There is a significant contrast between the citizens of earth as described in philippians 3. If read for amusement it would be quite out of the nature of things that a book should please. Read philippians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. As james montgomery boice points out, no book in the bible is so filled with joy as philippians. This set includes the entire collection of the macarthur new testament commentary series. He begins the chapter with warnings against these seducers. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Explain how these attitudes will promote unity in a congregation. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry.
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. Book of philippians outline summary online bible nwt. Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. Book of philippians matthew henrys bible commentary. Book of philippians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for each.
Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early. Philippians 2 commentary application and final appeal. As philippians would eagerly await a visit from the emperor in rome, even more so should christians eagerly await the coming of their king jesus christ. The epistle to the philippians introduction author the apostle paul 1.
He moves from an exhortation to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the gospel 2. How do these improper attitudes hinder unity in a congregation. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians and more. To be faithful to the gospel of jesus christ, we must never compromise the. The book of philippians has indicated that various doctrines had threatened the unity of the philippian church cf. With some, i can look back upon with sadness and disappointment.
He served as the pastor of moody church in chicago from 1971 to 1978. Philippians introduction background from the book of. This bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi.
The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. The course is a reflection of how to think and live in light of the death and resurrection of king jesus. Study questions and personal life application questions guide you through the text and prompt lifechanging decisions. For the rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the lord and. Wright, renowned biblical scholar and historian will walk you through pauls letter to the philippians. At times, the bible uses to know as a euphemism for sexual intimacy. This commentary is written by well respected british scholar ralph p. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook.
In it, paul freely expresses his fond affection for the philippians in view of their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf. One of these works is philippians of the tyndale new testament commentary series. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Mutilation of the flesh refers to the legalistic binding of. Other analytic studies of pauls book of philippians have ben also done.
Like israel, the philippians are to stop their grumbling, which in their case has taken the form of arguing or disputing with one another. This study focused on the exegesis of pauls philippians 3. An outline of philippians chapter 3 when taking up a chapter in the word of god it is appropriate to remind ourselves of the character and broad construction of the book in which it is found. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility. Not basing confidence in the flesh 111 all things loss on account of christ 79 stretching forward to the goal 1221 citizenship in the heavens 20 4. 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. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study philippians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb. Wiersbe wrote over 170 books including the popular be series, which has sold over four million copies. He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Dogs, for their malice against the faithful professors of the gospel of christ, barking at them and biting them. Most likely this is the telltale word, for which grumbling offers a biblical frame of reference. 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.
An expositional study of the letter to the philippians with. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It is not a sudden gush of water, the roaring torrent of a summer flood, but a. However, with others i can look back upon with a great deal of joy and anticipation. Constables notes on philippians 3 no serious question about the pauline authorship of this epistle arose until the nineteenth century. Philippians 3 commentary application and final appeal.
Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to keep up the law of moses, and mix the observances of it with the doctrine of christ and his institutions. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The epistle to the philippians is the answer of paul to their communication and the coming of epaphroditus. There is, likewise, little direct theological instruction, also with one momentous exception. Introduction to the book of philippians 12 philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances.
Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. First, his secure relationship with the philippians allows him to tell his story for purposes of imitation, as he now explicitly tells them indeed, he begins vv. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. As philippians would eagerly await a visit from the emperor in rome, even more so should christians eagerly await the coming of. Philippians and thessalonians commentary and notes. They cried up good works in opposition to the faith of.
Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. Paul s epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the. Unity, rejoicing, proper thoughts 19 do not be anxious over anything 6, 7 appreciation.
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. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. For we are the circumcisionin all ages and under all dispensations there have been two antagonistic principles at work, two classes among the professed people of god. A study of philippians page 4 lesson two partners in a great work philippians 1.
Philippians 3 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. This commentary is one of the oldest volumes in the series, written in 1959. 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. The book of philippians 4 failing to give roman citizens a proper trial 16. The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love.
But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. Matthew 17, matthew 815, matthew 1623, matthew 2428, luke 15, luke 610, luke 1117, luke 1824, john 111, john 1221, acts 112. So, for example, in the king james version, philippians 1. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. The book of philippians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Wiersbe 19292019 was an internationally known bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a.
Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. The course is a reflection of how to think and live in. Philippians is so simple and at the same time so profound that it speaks profitably to christians at every level of spiritual understanding, age, and maturity. Philippians 3 commentary the bible study new testament. He wants to be so close to him that he experiences the same level of life as jesus dideven to the point of suffering or dying as he died, if that is necessary to be made. Wiersbe and a small group for eight lessons based on the book of philippians and wiersbes commentary be joyful. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Paul is not saying here that he desires sexual intimacy with christ, but that he greatly desires spiritual intimacy with him. Philippians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. In order to have unity, what should not motivate our conduct 2. Since it is primarily a practical letter, philippians contains little historical material there are no old testament quotes, apart from the momentous treatment of pauls spiritual autobiography 3.
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