Studying the book of philippians

The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Love god greatly is dedicated to making gods word available to our beautiful community of women and now, women have the incredible opportunity to share gods word with children through this study uniquely crafted for young hearts. I had no idea what i was going to do or where we were going, i just know that something was stealing my joy that was the title of. 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. During week 1, we will be giving away a pair of bose noise canceling headphones. The text is included in the document so you have lots of space to underline, make notes, and so forth. Join carmen as she walks you through the book of philippians using the inductive bible study method. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of. That philippi was a roman colony may explain why there were not enough jews there to permit the establishment of a synagogue and why paul does not quote the ot in the philippian letter.

Personal answer who wrote the epistle to the philippians, and why. Philippians is an unusually warm and deeply personal letter. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians. Paul gives thanks to god for the philippians partnership with him in the gospel from the first day until now phil. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Try to reword the question if your group is having a hard time answering. It offers you a great opportunity for personal growth. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Paul, and the philippians with him, lived joyfully in the midst of persecution, prison, and poverty. All this in four short chapters for these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church.

Outline and overview of the book from the walk series. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Behind the text of philippians stands a riveting story shared by paul and the philippian christianswhat we might call the fellowship of the. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. Rather they help you to learn the message of the scripture.

The book of philippians is a letter written by the apostle paul to a church he cherished and that also cherished him. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. He fondly brings to their attention the fact that in the early days of their acquaintance with the gospel, when he set out from the province of macedonia, not one church shared with him in the matter or giving and. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. 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. Paul s pen drips with affection and appreciation for the saints in philippi. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. Philippians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. The epistle of paul to the philippians was written to the believers in europe in the city of philippi. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy.

There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. Join us as we study the book of philippians together online. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great. Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians.

Each of the weekly lessons is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. This was pauls first efforts to preach on the european continent. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Bible study courses philippians bible study courses. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The third chapter of philippians, the second and third chapter of revelation, and pauls references to running a race, to competing with diligence in order to gain the crown of life, suggest that the first resurrection from the dead, including the gaining of a glorified body, will be the reward of the conquering saint. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push.

A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. But does sacrificial living mean the christian life should be riddled with sorrow. 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. Philippians is a favorite book of the bible for teens of all agesgreat for those who dont know the lord and treasured by those whove walked with him since they were young. The book were about to study was written to a group of people that made a difference in pauls life. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Before i teach through any book of the bible i spend a couple of weeks creating a synoptic study chart.

Paul desires the philippians love to abound more and more with knowledge and discernment. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians to encourage us to follow jesus no matter what life throws at us. Today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. 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. This position fits well with the internal evidence of philippians ex. Has been great for both my daily reading as well as for helping guide discussion for a bible study i lead. If you were in a situation like the philippians, how would hearing pauls positive perspective affect you. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Mar 01, 2017 fantastic book for a deep, methodical study of philippians. 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. A synoptic study chart of philippians christopher l.

The course is a reflection of how to think and live in light of the death and resurrection of king jesus. They are ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the little epistle to philemon. The epistle of paul to the philippians is one of the prison epistles. They typically cover a chapter of the book of philippians. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. The book of philippians chapter one workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. Pastor drew hunter helps readers grasp the message of isaiah, a prophetic book about the god who saves his people from their sins. Study guide for philippians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Wright, renowned biblical scholar and historian will walk you through pauls letter to the philippians. 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.

Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. 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. Dennis the book of philippians challenges christians to remember their true identity as citizens of gods kingdom, especially when faced with difficult circumstances and painful trials. Paul answers that question in his letter to the philippians with a resounding no. Chapter four in chapter 4 of the book of philippians were encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. These philippians bible study questions help you develop a deeper understanding of biblical principles. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey acts 16. Personal answer write the titles or themes that you assigned to each chapter. A study guide for the book of philippians questions chapter one.

Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Here is a pdf version, a synoptic study chart of philippians. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. How might a lack of the hinder them from abounding in love. Equip your students to shine as lights in the world, hold fast to the word of life, and count everything as.

This study also provides a great format to learn biblical truths we can apply in our daily lives. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Many of the philippians were retired military men who had been given land in the vicinity and who in turn served as a military presence in this frontier city. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ.

During the past six months i have been teaching through the book of philippians and this chart below is the synoptic study chart that i have been using to teach through the book. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. I love the book of philippians, it was that book that was being preached when god called me to leave my secular job and dedicate my life to my family and the work of the ministry. The problems of unity facing the philippians did not spring from great problems with carnality as was the case with the corinthians 1 corinthians 3. This is a call to unity a unity of truth, against the potential division brought in by the legalists that looks back to philippians 2.

The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. And yet, the philippian letter also contains some of the most precise theology specifically, christology in all the bible phil. But studying the bible shouldnt be a source of frustration. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. A background study on the book of philippians by nathan parker for preparing an expository message at luther rice college and seminary. More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. 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.

To lead the philippians to this truth, paul took them directly to jesus, teaching them that a community of believers living in harmony with. 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 general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. His coworkers traveling with him were timothy, silas, and luke. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Equip your students to shine as lights in the world, hold fast to the word of life, and count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of.

We hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. Heres a bible study quiz from philippians chapters 1 and 2. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the philippians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. Highly recommend this book and the others in the series i have read so far romans, galatians, daniel.

Philippi was in an area of greek or thracian control until gold was discovered at a nearby mountain. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Pauls greeting to the philippian christians, and his prayer for them. Jun, 2014 for these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation. Paul wrote four epistles when he was in prison, and we have labeled them prison epistles. Were pleased to offer you this challenging study format for bible study. What two divine blessings did the apostle paul confer on the saints and on the overseers and deacons. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding and fun way to study. And my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ jesus. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Introduction to the book of philippians the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians.

And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Note the the leader helps are meant to help you understand the direction of the questions. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. Philippians 1 full chapter greeting paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are at philippi, with the overseers and deacons.