The book of philippians chapter 2

It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. Paul thanks the philippian christians for their generosity and shares how they are all called to imitate jesus selfgiving love. Answers for philippians chapter 2 free online bible study. The book of philippians, chapter 2 king james bible. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians.

Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. 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. He reminds us to have the same attitude as christ, encouraging us that we shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2 encourages us to be likeminded and one in spirit.

Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Philippians, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops.

Christ is clearly the christians example, and paul encourages let this mind be in you, which was also in christ jesus 2. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible. Apr 07, 2016 now the verse i wanted to read in our closing moments was philippians chapter 2. What a cruel and ignominious death for the son of god to suffer. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Verse 5 have this mind in you, which was also in christ jesus.

Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. 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. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. Paul exhorts us to follow the example of christ, who humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ad and addressed to the christians in philippi. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about christ. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Now the verse i wanted to read in our closing moments was philippians chapter 2. In other words, everything was looking forward and still is.

This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Ray, the near death of pauls friend in this chapter verse 30 should be a lesson that even in the vineyard of working for god, we need to find time to rest. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible gateway. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. And took upon him the form of a servant, a slave, philippians 2. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi.

In other words, everything was looking forward and still is to the day of christ. In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. In this chapter, paul is encouraging the people to throw out their confidence in the flesh and. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. David guzik commentary on philippians 2, where paul exhorts the philippians to live with each other in light of jesus humble example. First, paul gives christs own example of humility philippians 2. Chapter 2 emphasizes the theme of rejoicing during times of suffering. Philippians chapter 2 the difference between unity and uniformity. What kind of man do you think epaphroditus was from reading philippians chapter 2, verses 2630. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2.

It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. 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. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. 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.

Work toward unity and love, not division and rivalry. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility. The question of when philippians was written cannot be separated from that of where it was written. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. 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. He was a man paul said should be honored and welcomed because he risked his life for the work of christ. The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering. 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. Philippians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Righteousness through faith 1 finally, my brothers, rejoice in the lord. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians 2 kjv if there be therefore any consolation bible. 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. 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.

Answers for philippians chapter 2 free online bible. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. Even though paul founded the church there and explicitly told them everything they ever needed to know about jesus, the. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians 2 nkjv unity through humility therefore if. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective.

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. 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 shows christians how to live jesus. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. 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.