Philippians 2 encourages us to be likeminded and one in spirit. A christians life, lived for christ, may be hard or easy, but all things can give god glory. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. 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. Philippians 1 focused on the importance of perspective. In other words, everything was looking forward and still is to the day of christ. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Verse 5 have this mind in you, which was also in christ jesus. What a cruel and ignominious death for the son of god to suffer.
The poem retells the gospel story and references adams rebellion from genesis and the suffering servant in isaiah. Philippians 2 niv imitating christs humility bible. Assignments on philippians 2 try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. 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 epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. What kind of man do you think epaphroditus was from reading philippians chapter 2, verses 2630. Philippians 2 nkjv unity through humility therefore if. His willingness to obey god the father, even being crucified, is the ultimate example of humble service. Philippians, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1.
The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary shmoop. Chapter 2 frames this concept through the humility shown by jesus christ. Philippians 2 kjv if there be therefore any consolation bible. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Work toward unity and love, not division and rivalry. Philippians 2 new international version niv imitating christs humility. Answers for philippians chapter 2 free online bible study. Galatians, philippians, and philemon summary galatians. 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. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
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. 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. Answers for philippians chapter 2 free online bible. 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. The epistle to the philippians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the importance of unity, and how it can be maintained by following jesus example of humility 2 to understand what is involved in shining as lights in the world summary the first chapter included an exhortation to stand fast in one spirit, with. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
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. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ad and addressed to the christians in philippi. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about christ. David guzik commentary on philippians 2, where paul exhorts the philippians to live with each other in light of jesus humble example. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Philippians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. He was a man paul said should be honored and welcomed because he risked his life for the work of christ.
Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. Righteousness through faith 1 finally, my brothers, rejoice in the lord. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. 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. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the spirit, if any.
In the book of philippians, we read a series of short vignettes revolving around the messiah poem in chapter 2. 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. 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. Chapter 2 emphasizes the theme of rejoicing during times of suffering. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. 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 gateway.
But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. In other words, everything was looking forward and still is. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Now the verse i wanted to read in our closing moments was philippians chapter 2. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. In this chapter, paul is encouraging the people to throw out their confidence in the flesh and. First, paul gives christs own example of humility philippians 2.
Your disagreements reveal that there is a spiritual problem in your fellowship. Even though paul founded the church there and explicitly told them everything they ever needed to know about jesus, the. The book of philippians, chapter 2 king james bible. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. Apr 07, 2016 now the verse i wanted to read in our closing moments was philippians chapter 2. Philippians chapter 2 the difference between unity and uniformity. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. He reminds us to have the same attitude as christ, encouraging us that we shine like stars in the universe. The question of when philippians was written cannot be separated from that of where it was written.
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. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
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