The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, philippians copyright 2002. 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. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Philippians 4 niv closing appeal for steadfastness and. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He is the author of philippians in the niv application commentary series. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
Make a list of bible passages outside the book of philippians that refer to the city or church at philippi use a concordance and crossreferences. Audiobible niv 50 philippians dramatized new international version high quality. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey acts 16. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Philippians 1 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Not that i have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but i press on to take hold of that for which christ jesus took hold of me. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed my suggestions, so now, not only with the enthusiasm you would show in my presence but much more because i am absent, work out cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling selfdistrust, with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation. A prison letter, it contains a christological hymn about christs humility and exaltation, a glimpse into pauls passion to know christ, and a reflection on prayer and the peace it brings in the midst of stress, conflict, and opponents. You are where you are by divine appointment, for the purposes of sharing the gospel.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. An introduction to the book of philippians an argument of the book of philippians. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. This fits well with the account of pauls house arrest in ac 28. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. Some have argued that this imprisonment took place in ephesus, perhaps c. When he wrote philippians, he was not in the mamertine dungeon as he was when he wrote 2 timothy. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. 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.
Introduction to the book of philippians the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Philippians, niv application commentary by frank thielman. Teaching outlines for the book of philippians 14 lessons. Written from prison paul provides exhortation, theological instruction, personal reports about his journeys, and conveys deep personal gratitude to the philippians for their services to him. 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. Epistle to the philippians niv audio bible non dramatized. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. Philippians niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. New international version and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. King james bible and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 4 therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved.
Philippians 1 new international version niv 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Tom constables expository notes on philippians this is also available in the net. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. Philippians 4 new international version niv biblica. He had as companions silas and timothy, and the use of the personal pronoun, in v. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Despite his frequent need, and harsh treatment, paul joyfully declares his confidence that god will allow him to endure anything. The book of philippians is a letter written by the apostle paul to a church he cherished and that also cherished him. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Epistle to the philippians read the bible online bible study tools.
The letter to the philippians is one of the most quotable and memorable of pauls epistles. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11 kindle. Bible quiz questions and answers from the book of philippians. Outline of philippians we hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. It has often been called pauls hymn of joy in which the theme is. Not that i have already obtained this or am already perfect, but i press on to make it my own, because christ jesus has made me his own. 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. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians.
Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. The book of philippians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. Philippians these are all of the chapters of the book of philippians.
The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. To all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons 2 grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ thanksgiving and prayer. Best evidence, however, favors rome as the place of origin and the date as c. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. The book were about to study was written to a group of people that made a difference in pauls life. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility.
Philippians 1 new international version niv 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons a. To all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons 2 grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. 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.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. In philippians nivac by top nt scholar frank thielman illuminates the instructional aspects from philippians. Book of philippians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. The apostles first visit to the city of philippi, probably about a. In all my prayers for all of you, i always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as christ jesus. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. The outline links here will go to the niv 1984 edition. Frank thielman phd, duke university is presbyterian professor of divinity at beeson divinity school, samford university, in birmingham, alabama.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. Our mission is to make the bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its lifechanging message. This postcard includes the scripture verse on the back. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11. Philippians 14 new international version niv 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons a. It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful word of god into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friends embrace. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi.
Praise for the niv application commentary series the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. Mar 24, 2015 epistle to the philippians niv audio bible non dramatized. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see1. Philippians 1 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. 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. Thanksgiving and prayer i thank my god every time i remember you. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books.