The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. There is less discussion than usual this week, so use the extra time to pray for each other in your group. Philippians 1 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible.
Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, philippians. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. While most hold to the authenticity of philippians, there are portions of the letter that some consider to be nonpauline. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. 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 tools, ideas, and insights contained in the niv application commentary. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11. Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. The fellowship we experience with other christians comes by gods grace and produces joy and love. Whats more, with logos, scripture passages are linked to greek and hebrew texts, along. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud. To all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for. Epistle to the philippians read the bible online bible study tools. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. Its also a book about what it means to live as citizens of heaven on this earth, how to imitate christ in all we do, and what it looks like to stand firm in christ amid trials and opposition. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity.
They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. The letter to the philippians is one of the most quotable and memorable of pauls epistles. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. Pauls teaching was to not look back at the past, but instead to focus on what we. Philippians 1 full chapter paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. 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. The book does not appear to be written to address any problem, but simply as. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Philippians 3 esv righteousness through faith in christ. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. To all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers. The book of philippians is paul the apostles letter to the church in philippi.
Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of philippians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. The book of philippians equippers church equipping. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself.
A few modern scholars 4 have questioned pauline authorship of philippians, but these radical views are not convincing. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of philippians. This week introduces the book, and the idea of this series is to read through the book as you go. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts.
Popular philippians books meet your next favorite book. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. Pauls greeting to the philippian christians, and his prayer for them.
Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. In philippians nivac by top nt scholar frank thielman illuminates the instructional aspects from philippians. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. A prison letter, it contains a christological hymn about christs humility and exaltation, a glimpse into pauls passion to know christ, and a reflection on prayer and the peace it brings in the midst of stress, conflict, and opponents.
Study guide for philippians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. 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, written by paul, who was no stranger to suffering, is more than just a book about finding joy though. See more ideas about bible verses, word of god and book of philippians. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title. 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. 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.
Philippians 3 new international version niv no confidence in the flesh. 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. Philippians will help preachers communicate gods word and understand the gospel in the context of contemporary culture, and the exegetical, literary, and grammatical summaries will benefit scholars and students of the bible. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Philippians niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. Philippians 3 english standard version esv righteousness through faith in christ. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians.
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