Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 2 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. Paul exhorts the philippians to have a spirit of unity and mutual concern by embracing the attitude of humility 2. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Yet, profound as it is, paul includes it mainly for illustrative purposes. Philippians is an unusually warm and deeply personal letter. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians to encourage us to follow jesus no matter what life throws at us. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. Philippians 2 new revised standard version nrsv imitating christs humility. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Philippians 2 if there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies.
The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Implications of the incarnation part 2 philippians 2. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. He also commends timothy as a faithful minister of the gospel 2.
The book of philippians, chapter 2 king james bible. Philippians 2 commentary the bible study new testament. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. 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 epistle to philippians was written by paul during the two years when he was in bonds in rome philippians 1. Now were going to get right back into where we left off in the last lesson. 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, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being. Pauls pen drips with affection and appreciation for the saints in philippi. When paul sits down to put pen to parchment to write to his friends in galatia, hes not exactly feeling the warm fuzzies for them.
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. 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. In chapters 1 and 2 of philippians letter b, paul sends word to the philippians of his upcoming sentence in rome and of his optimism in the face of death, along with exhortations to imitate his capacity to rejoice in the lord despite ones circumstances. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. 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. Through pauls words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go handinhand. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
A study guide for the book of philippians answers chapter one. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of god in christ jesus. I was looking at it and didnt have time to read it. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. How many names are above the name that jesus holds. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about christ. The philippians had sent epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the necessities of the apostle.
I ran out of time so well go back and pick that verse up. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Color white black red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque semitransparent. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 2. Philippians 2, the books of the bible nt books the. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. Therefore if there is any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any affection and mercy, a.
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. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Philippians 2 youngs literal translation ylt 2 if, then, any exhortation is in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 fulfil ye my joy, that ye may mind the same thing having the same love of one soul minding the one thing. Spiritual growth parents of small children who go out for dinner, or who take a couple days just to be by themselves are careful to instruct those children to do what the babysitter says and not to give her a hard time. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. The philippian church had sent a gift with epaphroditus to help paul 2. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. Philippians 2 modern english version mev christian humility and christs humility. 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. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility 2 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.
What two divine blessings did the apostle paul confer on the saints and on the overseers. If there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2. Philippians 2 ylt if, then, any exhortation is in bible. If there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies. Color black white red green blue yellow magenta cyan transparency opaque. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. The symbolism is of subjects swearing loyalty to their king. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche.
Philippians 2 kjv if there be therefore any consolation bible. Exhortation to unitya final word concerning obedience philippians 2. And yet, the philippian letter also contains some of the most precise theology specifically, christology in all the bible phil. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Paul exhorts us to follow the example of christ, who humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The particle in the original is not equivalent to on which account, or wherefore, but merely the lighter conjunction by which an imperative or hortatory clause is attached to what has preceded. 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. To what extent was jesus willing to obey his father.
It contains one of the most profound christological passages in the nt 2. To the saints in christ in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. May 02, 2020 right christian experience is the outworking, whatever our circumstances may be, of the life, nature, and mind of christ living in us philippians 1. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi.
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. The book of philippians chapter two workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter two of the book of philippians. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. Philippians 2 nrsv imitating christs humility if then. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. To thank them for their gifts and help during his imprisonment. All the universe is called to confess him as lord, and thus glorify god.
The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective.
His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. Philippians 2 encourages us to be likeminded and one in spirit. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible gateway. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. 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.
It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ad and addressed to the christians in philippi. In the flesh, we are often motivated by selfish ambition or conceit. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Philippians 1 philippians 2 philippians 3 christs humiliation and exaltation 2 1 if there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. But i will rejoice even if i lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to god, just like your faithful service is an offering to god. Philippians 2 mev christian humility and christs bible. Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Whose interests would you serve first, second, and last, out of yourself, others, and jesus christ. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible. He reminds us to have the same attitude as christ, encouraging us that we shine like stars in the universe. 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.
5 845 1151 10 1192 196 1387 911 628 1412 561 1528 169 468 396 503 496 1031 1407 306 636 541 1327 157 198 969 1026 1313 1429 898 357 963