I thank god today that the gospel went in that direction, because somewhere down the line some of these ancestors heard the word of god. The book of philippians reveals several aspects of bible fellowship. 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. This was a source of gladness and joy for paul, and he wants the philippians.
The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. This excerpt from the spurgeon study bible gives an overview look of the book of philippians. Cph new testament commentary will convey the meaning of the verses in the book of philippians. Outline of the book of philippians floral heights church of christ.
Pauls letter to the philippians has some of the greatest hits verses of the new testament. Apr 06, 2021 the book of philippians conveys a powerful message about the secret of contentment. This page provides both an outline and an expository study of pauls letter to the philippians. By understanding and devoting ourselves to gods calling and purpose for our lives, we are able to live above the worlds reach and like the apostle please our lord, strengthen our brethren, witness to the lost and find personal fulfillment as christ carries out his purposes through. Apr 29, 2020 during covid19, my bible study has gathered virtually. This was pauls first efforts to preach on the european continent. Our effort herein is to make it easier to read and understand, while also accurately communicating truth. Home about book studies v topical studies v audio sermons v gospel v blog archive blog categories v links v contact. Bible study outline the book of philippians key theme. Outline of philippians for an expository study this page provides both an outline and an expository study of pauls letter to the philippians. She also has an introduction to the book that tells about the book and also lists the key truths in this book of the bible. Philippians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. Dec 21, 2018 the book of james volume is written in a style that is easy to understand. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy. The church at philippi had been founded on pauls second missionary journey in around 52 ad.
Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Introduction pauls introductory greeting paul is grateful to god for the congregations faithfulness paul prays that the philippians love abound with knowledge and discernment b. This introductory course is designed to provide key insights into the book of philippians by pulling together a number of key resources. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of philippians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. In doing this we provide the contextual framework in which to study the chapter and present our meditations upon it. Constables notes on philippians 2021 edition autonomous government, immunity from taxes, and treatment as if they lived in italy. Being a colony meant they were roman citizens who could vote and govern themselves. Suffering because of jesus is a way of living out the gospel. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. In the last study we examined the salutation of paul and timothy to the brethren at philippi 1.
The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The book of philippians will teach us the biblical concept of joy. A biblical study starts with an introduction by meyer on how to study the book of philippians using this book. Philippi was the first city in presentday europe where paul established a church. It was generous in its gifts to the lords work philippians 4. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of christ. The epistle of paul to the philippians was written to the believers in europe in the city of philippi.
Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push. So now, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling philippians 2. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. This outline makes two excellent sermons so long as you keep them moving right along. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bib. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians 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. Outline and overview of the book from the walk series. The philippians a study guide with introductory comments. What does all this have to do with the book of philippians.
His coworkers traveling with him were timothy, silas, and luke. The epistle to the philippians is the answer of paul to their communication and the coming of epaphroditus. Pauls present situation and prospects for the future pauls prison bonds encourage others to speak fearlessly whether the preaching is done with a pure motive or out of contentiousness, christ. Outline of philippians we hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. They are ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the little epistle to philemon. Summary summary 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. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. 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. The text itself presents only one significant interpretive challenge. Title philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Imprisonment has actually created opportunities to spread the gospel phl 1. In nt times philippi was regarded as the chief city of macedonia and as a colony. Home group study the book of philippians jesus our joy lesson one phil. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible.
The outline does a great job putting the focus on our mind our affections and perception of life and it could easily be preached or just studied for a little extra. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Keep in mind as we study this first chapter, that one of the foundation stones upon which joy rests is. Philippi was in an area of greek or thracian control until gold was discovered at a nearby mountain. But many of us, if weve been in the church for some time, feel rather familiar with the book of philippians. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Pauls letter to the philippians 1 content leaders summary pages 26 asking questions that target the heartpages 78 how to study the biblepages 914 part i the great race philippians 1.
Paul responded and so the gospel went triumphantly westward beginning in philippi as the first city to be evangelized in europe. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Thanksgiving and prayer for the philippian church philippians 1. Were studying the book of philippians, but before we do that, were taking a.
Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of philippians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of philippians. The major difficulty connected with philippians is determining where it was written. The most natural understanding of the references to the praetorian guard 1. I never get tired of telling you these things, and i do it to safeguard your faith. It was written to christians in the roman colony of philippi. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. Nov 21, 2020 studies from the book of philippians outline. 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. Paul wrote four epistles when he was in prison, and we have labeled them prison epistles. 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. Philippians, introduction and outlines the bible teaching.
Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Seeing into the plan of god a mind that sees god has a plan for your life. We hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. Each week will encourage your group to share stories, study gods word, and support one another through prayer. There are 14 chapters in this bible study book that cover the four chapters of philippians in depth. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. During the week, youll study at home, following the outline of the study guide. Sermons from philippians 8 pauls thanksgiving for the philippians philippians 1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of christs humility and exaltation. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Philippians a life worthy of the gospel this series of eight studies covers the entire book of philippians. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.
A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Yet he did ask the philippians to see his death as something that would bring glory to god. Philippi was especially important to paul since it was the first church he founded in europe see acts 16. Home bible studies philippians studies philippians 4. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. Philippi was the site of a key military victory by augustus caesar, and as a result it was made a roman colony.
Philippians chapter 1 inductive bible study and questions. An introduction to the book of philippians the apostle paul wrote the letter to the philippians while he was in prison around ad 62. Weve done some studies on psalms and are now studying the book of philippians. Imprisonment has actually created opportunities to spread. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Although paul had faced severe hardships, poverty, beatings, illness, and even his current imprisonment, in every circumstance he had learned to be content. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. The book of philippians is a familiar book for many of us.
Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. Great little outline for the book of philippians forthright fellowship. As is quite common in pauls epistles, an expression of thanksgiving follows the salutation 3. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The epistle of paul to the philippians is one of the prison epistles. Philippians, a simple introduction philippi was located on a fertile plain about 9 miles from the aegean sea northwest of the island neapolis which served as its seaport. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great.
Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Spending time studying gods word and gained knowledge with discernment will cause. This epistle is a powerful book to study as a group. Paul wrote his letter to the philippians while in prison, probably in rome. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rests. We have a high calling of god in christ jesus and we must strive to fulfill that call in our life.
Baylor university truett seminary address and greeting 1. Book of philippians, two outlines living beyond the worlds reach philippians outline by paul j. Jun, 2014 the fellowship of the cross behind the text of philippians stands a riveting story shared by paul and the philippian christianswhat we might call the fellowship of the cross. Philippians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. Lukes description of philippi as a leading city of the district of. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. These small group studies of philippians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible. The reason paul considered his pedigree and all his past achievements as dung was in order to gain christ and the righteousness he offers. The letter to the philippians is a warm letter of gratitude and joy from paul, a weary prisoner for christ who is grateful for the support he had received from the philippian believers. Pauls life was going to be a sacrifice for jesus christ, either in life or in death.
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