Introduction thirty years before the writing of this letter to the philippian church, a man named saul had been on his way from jerusalem to. Sermons from philippians keep believing ministries. Introduction thirty years before the writing of this letter to the philippian church, a man named saul had been on his way from jerusalem to damascus on a mission from the high priest. Authorship paul authored philippians during his imprisonment in rome around ad 6062. David guzik commentary on jude 1 describes three examples that show the certainty. David guzik commentary on john 14, where jesus gives the disciples the. With this church he did not feel the need to assert his apostolic authority.
Internal evidence of pauls authorship includes his name being in the introduction phil 1. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. You can find the best commentary on philippians for you using the tools on the right side. Paul has used the analogy of a runner who focuses on the goal ahead of him. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. He is in prison, but assures the philippian christians that his imprisonment has actually served to spread the gospel. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
We want to join together with pastors and christian workers to equip the church in china, broadcasting translated sermons, providing ministry resources for christians and pastors in china. Shows them how much his persecution had contributed to the success of the gospel, 1214. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to. Verses 411 christ, having set the happiness of heaven before them as the end, here shows. Waxing confident finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly. 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. We want to join together with pastors and christian workers to equip the church in china, broadcasting translated sermons. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to.
The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The nature of true christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. Because this sermon covers only the opening two verses of pauls letter to the philippians, we will take a detour from the usual sermon model explanation, illustration, argumentation, application in order to bring in more background information. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others. I see this philosophy reflected in phillippians 3, verses 12 14. 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. Philippians 4 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. But we cannot let them shut us up, shut us own, shut us out or shut us in. Paul also prayed the brethren at philippi would follow only those things that would keep them in a right relationship to god. I know how to get along with humble means, and i also know how to live in prosperity.
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. Kennedy sums up the internal evidence saying, perhaps no pauline epistle bears more. In purple wedding dress the most uptodate quarter, iphone for sale 9. We also learn in these chapters that god restored the gospel of jesus christ to the. Shows them how much his persecution had contributed to the success of the gospel, 12 14. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. His hope was that they would applaud, or encourage, righteous conduct 1 thessalonians 5. The first seal contains the things of the first thousand years, and the second. Verses 1214 most people would protest that they were innocent.
Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Because this sermon covers only the opening two verses of pauls letter to the philippians, we will take a detour from the usual sermon model explanation, illustration, argumentation. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. Once we stand still, everyone passes us by and we begin to. Sep 28, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The third part of the stars of heaven revelation 12. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. But i am well on my way, reaching out for christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in. To understand the beginning of chapter 2, we need to look first at chapter 1. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. We must not resort to ungodly actions, but we must continue to show the. But i am well on my way, reaching out for christ, who has so wondrously reached. The apostle maintained a perspective that his chains had served to advance the gospel and the cause of jesus christ. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul.
A free bible version and commentary on matthews gospel in easyenglish. But i am well on my way, reaching out for christ, who has so wondrously. Instead of writing to correct doctrinal matters, he writes a thank you letter to the church at philippi that had been so. The apostle maintained a perspective that his chains had served to.
Conversion and public profession of faith in the lord. Study the bible online using commentary on john 14 and more. He is not faultless, nor does he expect to achieve perfection before his death. Paul also prayed the brethren at philippi would follow only those things that would keep them in a right. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. So the early christians gave matthews name to the whole book. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. Jul 30, 2010 i see this philosophy reflected in phillippians 3, verses 12 14. He admits that he was one of their number at one time, one who could boast of more fleshly prerogatives than anyone else. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Pauls goal is perfection, but he has not reached it yet. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians.
Jan 26, 2016 m volume xxxiii, number 4 january 26, 2016 e. Matthias chosen to replace judas then the apostles returned to jerusalem from the hill called the mount of olives, a sabbath days walk from the. Keep believing china partnering with chinese pastors and churches. Sep 21, 2011 heres a commission and benediction based on philippians 3. Today we will repeat the process as we read and observe philippians 3. Ye have well done for hereby as you have sealed up your love to me, and engaged me to pray for you as for onesiphorus, 2 timothy 1. Im not saying that i have this all together, that i have it made. Informs that there were some at rome who preached the gospel from unworthy motives.
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