It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1. 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 epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Background paper on the epistle to the philippians the city of philippi the city of philippi was located in modern macedonia, which is north of greece. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. The book of philippians is one of pauls most personal letters, written to the church in philippi. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Thus, we can remain calm because he is with us immanuel. Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Philippi was the site of a key military victory by augustus caesar, and as a result it was made a roman colony. Death grip a study in philippians historical background. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions. Biblical literature biblical literature the letter of paul to the 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. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society. May god our father and the lord jesus christ give you grace and peace. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together.
The book of philippians and its themes welcome to rev. I am writing to all of gods holy people in philippi who belong to christ jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. Philippians introduction background from the book of acts. Negative critics are usually content to let most of the book to stand as a unit and concede a historical background for the information given. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Paul used the word engus with this particular ambiguity in mind. Paul responded and so the gospel went triumphantly westward beginning in philippi as the first city to be evangelized in europe. Read philippians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Greetings from paul this letter is from paul and timothy, slaves of christ jesus.
Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. A study in philippians historical background 1 during his second missionary journey, paul visited the town of philippi where several people heard the gospel message and accepted christ as their savior. The first of the two major difficulties leading to this conclusion concerning redaction of the letter is. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believers heavenly. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. By reading through the book you are able to see each and every theme. Philippians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Joyful living philippians sermon series keep believing. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant.
I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.
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. Philippians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. Below is some background information to the book of philippians, which was compiled by nick jefson nick is a resident at rocky creek, and he will be composing several posts in the coming months that will help us better understand gods word. The most natural understanding of the references to the praetorian guard 1. Paul wrote his letter to the philippians while in prison, probably in rome.
Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians and more.
Philippians introduction background from the book of. With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
The book of philippians 1 background to the book of philippians first century philippi in pauls time philippi was an important city in the roman province of macedonia. A major problem they often imagine is centered in the salvation prophecies e. Some of these who are recorded in the book of acts were lydia and her family and an unnamed philippian jailer and his family acts 16. In its present canonical form philippians is, according to several scholars, a later collection of fragments of the correspondence of paul with the congregation in philippi that was founded by paul himself. 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. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church.
The book of philippians has many recurring themes through out the book. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. The book of philippians in six discussions chi alpha. The book of philippians a brief history, overview believersweb. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. Biblical literature the letter of paul to the philippians. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Aug 19, 2016 over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. Some of the most obvious themes are joy, the role of the mind, the mind of christ, and humility by encompassing your mentality on christ. In 356 bce, however, philip ii of macedon, the father of.
He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. 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. Since the book of philippians is concerned with the experience of christ, some may think that there is no need to consider the background.
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. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city. Philippians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Powerpoint backgrounds featuring scripture from the book of philippians. These general thoughts, or seeds, for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the spirits leading. A background study on the book of philippians nathaniel b parker be7404. Every book in the bible has both a background and a subject. 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 the glory of god. But, even more importantly, the lord is coming soon.
The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. Pdf a background study on the book of philippians nathaniel b. Today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. Preparing an expository message october 5, 2016 a background study on the. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. The lord is at hand can be understood in time and space. A background study on the book of philippians by nathan parker for preparing an expository message at luther rice college and seminary. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. It was written to show his appreciation and love to.
Philippi was the first city in presentday europe where paul established a church. This background is the reason the book was written. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. 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. Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. However, even this book on the experience of christ was written with a certain kind of background.
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