Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. We hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe. Thirty years ago i had a glorious experience with jesus christ the result. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. The ephesian hypothesis dates the composition of philippians to the mid50s when most of pauls major letters were written.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. An introduction to the book of philippians an argument of the book of philippians. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Introduction in his letter to the philippians paul introduces himself and timothy as servants of christ jesus. Verse 3 paul emphasises his personal faith by saying my god. Philippi was in an area of greek or thracian control until gold was discovered at a nearby mountain. Israels first king or download in rtf format a bible text and commentary on the book of 1 samuel. It is situated in the midst of the pauline corpus, the collection of letters attributed to the apostle paul the books of romans through philemon. Kjv holy bible, giant print standard bible, twotone blue faux leather bible wribbon marker, red letter edition, king james version. In the ancient greek language, terrified is a vivid term, unique in the greek bible and denoting the uncontrollable stampede of startled.
Philippians 3 new international version niv no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. May 19, 2014 what can we learn from philippians chapter 4. Philippians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. He also uses the first person on several occasions referring to himself. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The artless arrangement of its contents, incapable of logical analysis, testifies to the character of philippians as a true letter. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more.
Enter your search in the boxes below, click search. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Interprets pauls letter in light of its rhetorical content and cultural contextskeptical of the trend among many biblical scholars to analyze pauls short, affectionate letter to the philippians in light of grecoroman letter writing conventions, ben witherington instead looks at philippians as a masterful piece of longdistance oratory. There is, likewise, little direct theological instruction, also with one momentous exception. Study philippians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great. There is also a likelihood, according to some scholars, that the letter as we have it is a composite from parts of three letters by paul to the philippians. We put no confidence in human effort, 4 though i could. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe 2 beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation. Dig deep into gods word with over 15 available bibles, text commentaries, hebrew greek lexicon, interlinear, dictionaries, word searches, and more. Read philippians 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Philippians 3 further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the lord. T he book of philippians was written while paul was in prison in rome awaiting trail.
Some translations say that paul thanks god because the christians at philippi think about him. Combining the exegesis of a commentary with the exposition of a bible study, wiersbe unlocks the treasures of pauls letter to the philippians. He fondly brings to their attention the fact that in the early days of their acquaintance with the gospel, when he set out from the province of macedonia, not one church shared with him in the matter or giving and. This would indicate that timothy was not involved in the actual authorship of the work. Letter to the philippians encyclopedia of the bible bible. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. The blue letter bible has changed its search tools. As philippians would eagerly await a visit from the emperor in rome, even more so should christians eagerly await the coming of their king jesus christ. Commentary on philippians 3 by matthew henry blue letter bible. 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.
Dig deeper into gods word with our free online study tools. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. The book of philippians, chapter 3 king james bible. Philippians 3 new king james version nkjv all for christ. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. Philippians 3 finally, my brothers, rejoice in the lord. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. C2000 series on philippians 34 by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Welcome to the official blue letter bible youtube channel where you will find a collection of videos that include bible teaching and tutorials on how to use. But he also thanks god for their spiritual help as they pray for him. When paul was with the philippians, there were amazing examples of the sovereign power of god, culminating in a divine jailbreak and their vindication before civil magistrates acts 16. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. The epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians. A bible text and commentary on the book of ruth, written in level a easyenglish 1200 words. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1.
Again, remember that the background of this epistle, paul is chained to a roman soldier in rome, in prison. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Teaching outlines for the book of philippians 14 lessons. Pauls letter to the philippians is the eleventh book in the new testament. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Philippians chapter two has one of the greatest teachings on humility in the entire bible. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Paul wants the philippians and us to have the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord. Dogs, for their malice against the faithful professors of the gospel of christ, barking at them and biting them. A study of the book of philippians will leave one with a sharper vision of this objective. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. They cried up good works in opposition to the faith of. The philippian church was established while paul was on his second missionary journey.
Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Commentary on the book of philippians relevant bible teaching. Philippians 1 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. Philippians 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Philippians 3 finally, my brethren, rejoice in the lord. He begins the chapter with warnings against these seducers.
Philippians 3 no confidence in the flesh bible gateway. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. A letter written by paul to the church in the city of philippi, the first christian church in the province of macedonia. Study guide for ephesians 1 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. Philippians 3 no confidence in the flesh further, bible. This church was the first christian congregation in europe.
Study philippians 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. There is a significant contrast between the citizens of earth as described in philippians 3. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. That this was a truly apt title is correct, but we will learn in this lesson why it was not one of pauls more common ways of designating himself in a greeting. 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. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. You will be taken to the blue letter bible site, where you can access the full range of study tools available to you there. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Here is a personal bible commentary and life application to what is called the joy letter.
The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. He wrote this letter to the church at philippi to thank them for their support of his ministry. They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the power of god unto salvation, but they. Thematically, paul states, for our citizenship is in heaven.
I never get tired of telling you these things, and i do it to safeguard your. Verses 3 and 5 mean that he thanks god for two things. Purpose of the letter the highest priority in every christians life should be to make it to heaven. We are not surprised that the philippians wondered where the power of god was in pauls present imprisonment. You will be taken to the blue letter bible site, where you. The outline serves to relate the different parts to each other. Personalize your study with highlighting, tagging favorite verses, and parallel bible views. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
Use our free online bible to better know the word of god. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Since it is primarily a practical letter, philippians contains little historical material there are no old testament quotes, apart from the momentous treatment of pauls spiritual autobiography 3. Although philippians is practical in intent and purpose, it is of great importance theologically. He is writing this epistle some thirty years later and he declares, and do count them. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. Read philippians 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Philippians 3 whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and irenaeus. Tom constables expository notes on philippians this is also available in the net. The apostle paul, along with timothy, wrote philippians from a setting of imprisonment.