To paul, it was a devotion he could not fail for 2 reasons. Philippians 2 new king james version nkjv unity through humility. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible.
Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 2. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes. Philippians 2 imitating christs humility 1 therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. This verse similarly describes the positive effect of this being of one mind as consisting in power of understanding and sympathy towards the things of othersnot merely the interests, but also the ideas and feelings of others. In this lab, pastor john reminds us that servitude to god gives life and doesnt take it away. This involves taking on the humble attitude of christ philippians 2.
In the flesh, we are often motivated by selfish ambition or conceit. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of philippians that you will prayerfully be blessed by. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible gateway. The secret to joy in any circumstance mar 24, 2020. Philippians 2, english standard version 2016 esv the. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. This post is part of a versebyverse commentary i am doing in the book of philippians. Philippians 2 commentary cambridge greek testament. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. 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.
It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. The behavior of a redeemed family a distinct in its function b divine in its focus 2. To look upon here is something more than to seek as in philippians 2. Paul is giving specific warnings about certain groups, who. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher.
Throughout this letter, paul is encouraging the people of philippi to live out lives that are obedient god and that are uplifting to one another. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. Let each of you not only look to his own interests. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility. We are taking one chapter a day and choosing a passage of. 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. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. But god had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest i. Philippians is the 50th book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. The burdens of a resilient family a burdens to be shouldered b burdens to be shared c burdens to be shed 3. To solve this question, you need to look at both genesis 2 and 3 and take pauls own words for himself. Link panels synchronize references go to table of contents. Many christians today look to the book of acts for guidelines on church life and function. In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. National bible week readings audio reflections video books of the. When he wrote philippians, he was not in the mamertine dungeon as he was when he wrote 2 timothy. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians.
The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. You are where you are by divine appointment, for the purposes of sharing the gospel. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Paul the soul winner in philippians 1 becomes paul the servant in philippians 2. Hey everyone welcome back to part 2 of our short series on the book of philippians. Best evidence, however, favors rome as the place of origin and the date as c.
For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Look at the book is john pipers ongoing series of 812 minute videos to help you learn to read the bible for yourself. This would indicate that timothy was not involved in the actual authorship of the work. 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. Believers were to look out for the interests of others, as well as their own philippians 2. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. First, paul gives christs own example of humility philippians 2. Philippians 2 nkjv unity through humility therefore if.
It outlines the duty, and devotion every believer should portray. 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. And it seems to guide us in a line exactly opposite to that which would make fallibility an element in our lords humiliation. He also uses the first person on several occasions referring to himself. Slavery has horrible connotations in our day and for good reason. This fits well with the account of pauls house arrest in ac 28.
What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of philippians. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of jesus christ. Philippians 2 so if there is any encouragement in christ. Philippians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible. 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. To understand the beginning of chapter 2, we need to look first at chapter 1. Scripture pictures from the book of philippians amazing. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. How to use this study guide how to use this study guide this study guide is a tool that helps you unpack the book of philippians.