Philippians through the bible book by book myer pearlman. To meet what they had said, and to show how little all that on which they relied was to be valued, paul says. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Full text of the book of philippians see other formats the book of philippians from gods word the holy bible, kjv philippians chapter 1 1 paul and timotheus, the servants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus which are at philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians is another impressive commentary by calvin on several pauline epistles. Paul wrote the epistle to the philippians to confirm and encourage the saints, bishops, and deacons at philippi, and did so by teaching them of the beauty of the servants heart.
Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 3 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. But that he counted all things loss for christ, 711. The book of philippians, chapter 3 king james version. The only true unity is that of the text, one of soul and brotherly affection. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church.
The best way to find a commentary on a biblical book is library catalog browse subject from the dropdown to the. Verse 3 for we are of the circumcision, who worship by the spirit of god, and glory in christ jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Shows that christians are the true circumcision, who worship god in the spirit, 3. He longs after a conformity to christ in his death, and presses onward. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage. I want to know christyes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. As james montgomery boice points out, no book in the bible is so filled with joy as philippians. Philippians chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He begins the chapter with warnings against these seducers. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians.
He calls them his companions in war, inasmuch as they had struggled hard with him in. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. In this passage rendel harris suggested that the word enoch was missed out. The apostle exhorts the philippians to rejoice in the lord, 1. We are joining a wide variety of churches, colleges, and other worshiping communities who are focusing their study, reflection, and worship on the book of philippians. Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for each.
Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Written from prison paul provides exhortation, theological instruction, personal reports about his journeys, and conveys deep personal gratitude to the philippians for their services to him. Finally, paul is deeply experiential as he frequently returns to the believers communion with christ e. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians.
The title of this book is the epistle to the philippians the new international greek testament commentary and it was written by peter t. Philippians 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the. Philippians 3 commentary the philippians affairsagain. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 4. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. 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 free online bible study lessons. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Popular philippians books meet your next favorite book. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to keep up the law of moses, and mix the observances of it with the doctrine of christ and his institutions. The epistle to the philippians the new international. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. In 2010 the calvin institute of christian worship is exploring themes and images from the book of philippians, guided by this new resource.
Ecommentaries nt religious studies resources research. It contains one of the clearest and most personal explanations of the gospel phil. C h spurgeon wrote that bengels nt commentary is the scholars delight. In the first place, paul commends truth, which is nothing else than the integrity of a good conscience, with the fruits of it. Every book of the bible is in the canon of scripture as a testimony to the power and providence of god and serves a divinely intended purpose. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians. He calls them his companions in war, inasmuch as they had struggled hard with him in the gospel. On the other points consult the preceding commentaries. Pauls macedonian call in troas during his 2nd missionary journey led him to his work in philippi. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles. The epistles of paul the apostle to the galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians vol 11 by calvin, john, torrance, david w torrance, parker, t h l isbn.
Practical commentary on the books of holy scripture, arranged in chronological order. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Philippians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The letter to the philippians is one of the most quotable and memorable of pauls epistles.
Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. If the gospel which paul proclaims is veiled, then, it is not his fault. Spurgeon well says, according to the text, he that believes not on jesus christ is a lost man. 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. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. He adduces, also, another evidence of his love the anxiety which he exercised in supplications. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Martin is the new testament editor for the series and has written an excellent monograph on the christ hymn, as well as a short commentary on philippians in the new century series eerdmans, 1976. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. The following excerpt shows how john calvin describes the various attributes christians are to think about in philippians 4. Colossians, ephesians, philippians and philemon ibiblio. Full text of the book of philippians internet archive.
In philippians nivac by top nt scholar frank thielman illuminates the instructional aspects from philippians. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. He begins with thanksgiving 31 on two accounts first, that he may by this token shew his love to the philippians. Ralph martin updated the original wbc volume on philippians by adding to the bibliographies and expanding the explanations at the end of pericopes. Epaphroditus carried the philippian letter from rome back to philippi. Philippians is so simple and at the same time so profound that it speaks profitably to christians at every level of spiritual understanding, age, and maturity.
In the verses just prior to this one, paul declared the openness and honesty of his ministry. The words joy, and rejoice occur some 16 times in the book of philippians. Philippians old and new testament bible commentary. And that himself had more reason to trust in the flesh than any of the jews, 46. The apostle cautions the philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. Philippians 1 commentary john calvins commentaries on. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 4, in which paul encourages the. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians by john calvin.
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