Philippians 3 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more. Ivp provides you with a growing series of commentary books designed to help you and your study groups to learn more about gods word, his. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. If you are looking for a comprehensive, challenging tool to use in personal, group, or class bible study, you will find the jensen bible self study series an exciting way to better understand the important truths of gods word. Buy the bible in one year a commentary by nicky gumbel bible commentaries by nicky gumbel isbn. Like a doubleedged sword, the bible is sharp enough to cut through our insecurities and pretenses to transform our lives. However, they exorcised a slave girl of her spirit of divinationthus depriving her owners of a source of income. Authorship paul authored philippians during his imprisonment in rome around ad 6062. World wide study bible philippians 3 christian classics. But that he counted all things loss for christ, phlippians 3.
This set of 3 books offers macarthurs commentary on all of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. It was strategically located along the egnatian way, the road connecting europe with asia. This study through the bible course is based on a series builder. Also see philippians, textual sermon series, twenty lessons, by mark copeland.
Audrey gonia the questions are a wonderful for bible study leaders to use for small groups. For the rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the lord and. Verses 34 they must go on in their trust in god, overcoming each test. An exegetical summary of philippians, second edition j. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. In the matter of the law, i was a pharisee 6 as for religious fervour, i was a persecutor of the church.
Summarize what paul might have in mind when he tells us to obey. This is an outline of commentaries and commentators. The major theme of pursuing christlikeness, as the most defining element of spiritual growth and the one passion of paul in his own life, is presented in 3. 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.
Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. To the saints in christ jesus who in philippi, with the bishops and deacons 1b 3. Kennedy sums up the internal evidence saying, perhaps no pauline epistle bears more. Read what philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your daily bible verse november 3 from your daily bible verse. Home bible studies philippians studies phillipians 3. I intend to use them overseas the hope of sharing some of these studies with locals there.
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. In the last section paul talked about christs obedience 2. A free bible commentary on the letter of james in easy english. Designed for high school and college students, this essential study of pauls letter to the philippians features eight 30 to 45minute lessons, discussion questions, group activities, and weekly memory verses. Christ is worth more than everything philippians pauls letter to the philippians easyenglish bible letter of joy philippians a commentary by hilda bright a leader writes to new christians. Ivp bible commentaries intervarsity press ivp books uk. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Verse 20 begins by asserting that we are now a colony of people whose real citizenship is in heaven. Philippians 3 commentary beets commentary on selected. In many ways, the bible is a very repetitive book, and that is a good thing.
The city of philippi was named after philip ii, king of macedonia, who founded the city in 356bce. The word, finally here, indicates that this is summing up the things he had said to them in the last chapter. God is gracious to us in our weaknesses, and, understanding that we are quick to forget, repeats himself often in scripture. James free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions. That i may know him the ethiopic version reads by faith. Philippians chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. The bible in one year a commentary by nicky gumbel bible. An exegetical summary of philippians, second edition. Philippians jensen bible self study guide resourcing the. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your philippians bible study. There is a major theme in the new testament of the apostles desiring those who would come after them to do as they did as they followed christ. Some think that the words should be translated, for all your kind remembrance. The book of habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets of the bible.
Each responseoriented guide in the 39book series features helpful charts, graphs, maps, and ideas for projects and. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. The title which the jews usually gave the gentiles, he returns upon themselves. Chapter one chapter 1 is where the apostle paul tells of his longing to see the believers in philippi and explains how his sufferings have resulted in glory for god almighty. Join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, i have more. Material is easy to follow and allows the reader much food for thought. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. January 18, 2015 pressing for progress pastor howardjohn wesley duration. Shows that christians are the true circumcision, who worship god in the spirit, phlippians 3. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge.
Bibliography for the study of the letter to the philippians philippians study list a practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, d. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. In our experience, we have found that these smaller churches get very creative in funding their teen bible studies. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Philippians is a great starter study because of the length and content. Jeremiah will definitely face resistance and persecution. Philippians jensen bible self study guide jensen bible self.
Yet here paul indicates that his motivation to persevere is just. Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1. Commentary on the books of the old and new testaments 1770, 3 volumes. This is proof to them of destruction, but of your salvation. Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the lord. Rather they help you to learn the message of the scripture.
Sometimes even gods people get caught up in this kind of terminology. They refer to the writers of the new testament books as saint matthew, etc. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Book of philippians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Philippians 3, the books of the bible nt books the bible app.
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. He will warn judah of gods judgmentand those to whom god sends him will refuse to listen, to the point of being killed or carried off in exile. The concision circumcision being now ceased, the apostle will not call them the circumcision, but coins a term on purpose, taken from a greek word used by the lxx, leviticus 21. Paul exudes the joy of the lord as he emphatically asserts that he and all who have sided with him in the pure gospel against the judaizers are the only ones with the valid claim to be known. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Can death be viewed in any other way than as a defeat. Chapter two in chapter 2 we learn that were united in humility and learn of. 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. Continuing our bible study quiz, we look at philippians chapters 3 and 4. The apostle exhorts the philippians to rejoice in the lord, phlippians 3. Think about how christ was obedient and think about the issues that paul has been dealing with so far in philippians. Internal evidence of pauls authorship includes his name being in the introduction phil 1. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Chapter 3 he cautions them against judaizing seducers philippians 3. In retaliation, those owners persuaded the civil magistrates that paul and silas were. The magnificent passage describing christs humiliation and exaltation 2. The rabbis comforted their countrymen by teaching that the study of the law. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. How often do words like joy, joyful, rejoice, enjoy, glad, appear in philippians chapters 3 and 4.
That every thought, every request in their behalf, is one of joy 3 4 b. Philippians chapter 3 discover the 66 books of the bible. In summary, although conservative commentaries written prior to 1900 can be very enlightening resources and many are listed in the book collections on this website, the wise student of the word, will first perform a careful inductive study of the passage this caveat is especially true of prophetic passages where specific commentaries can. Some people argue that if you are assured eternal life there is no more motivation to persevere in a life of serving christ. Read philippians 3 commentary using peoples new testament. Philippians 3 commentary the bible study new testament. Anathoth was a village about 3 miles 5 kilometres to the north of jerusalem. Jeremiah chapters 110 free bible study commentary in simple. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. Pauline epistlesset3 ephesians,philippians,colphilemon. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and old testament contexts of each passage, macarthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly e.
The new testament is a collection of 27 books, usually placed after the old testament in most christian bibles. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. 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. To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by joseph beet, a member of the faculty of theology in the university of london. Upon every remembrance as often as you recur to my mind, so often do i thank god for the great work wrought among you. On what positive results of his imprisonment did paul choose to focus 1.
Both the tev and niv follow the corrected greek text. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. Chapter 3 may be an independent addition, now recognized as a liturgical piece, but was. The apostle cautions the philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. A copy of these chapters is included in the habakkuk commentary, found among the dead sea scrolls. Overview bible commentaries read and study from over 110. The bridgeway bible commentary deals with each biblical book in such a way.
Pauls epistle to the philippians in six discussions chi alpha new orleans 2008 discussion 1. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. Although bible scholars are not sure that paul was imprisoned in. The fact that a person is a jew by nationality and has been circumcised, does not give him the right to worship god. It is a tender, warmhearted, loving friend and brother presenting the essential truths of the gospel in terms of friendly intercourse. Joy comes from pursuing god wholeheartedly, giving ourselves away, and learning to dwell on the good. Comparing the wisdom books derek kidner compared the old testaments three major wisdom books to houses. It is the spontaneous utterance of love and gratitude. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions 4 2.
Paul desires that the philippians would follow his example see also 4. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. What philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The name refers to the new covenant or promise between god and humanity through the death and resurrection of jesus christ. Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for. And if on some point you think differently, that too god will make clear to you. The new testament chronicles the life and ministry of jesus, the growth and impact of the early church. Paul tells us that he considers every great accomplishment in his life to be as dung compared to knowing jesus. Paul and the philippians instead press on, trusting in god. Bible class books pdf philippians, five lessons, by mark copeland. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. This is a translation point, not a conclusion, since 44 verses remain in this book.
Exposition and bible study in 9 lessons the jesuswalk bible. Philippians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. The praetorian guard or palace guard was an elite group of soldiers loyal to the roman emperor. 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. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It is an informal letter with no logical plan or doctrinal arguments.
Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, god will reveal that also to you. Next to the bible the babylonian talmud is the great religious book of. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. And that himself had more reason to trust in the flesh than any of the jews, phlippians 3. If anyone does claim to rely on them, my claim is better. Describe pauls religious credentials as he enumerates them in philippians 3. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy the be series commentary by. Home bible studies philippians studies philippians 3. Philippians 3 bible commentary the geneva study bible. Study philippians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. But god will make jeremiah stand firm and prevent his enemies from destroying him. The christ of paul is the lord who met him by the way acts 9.