Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Jun, 2014 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. The addressees are pauls first congregation in europe, at philippi in macedonia. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Also known as the epistle to the galatians, the book of galatians authorship is among the least disputed in the bible. You all is not only a good southern idiom, but it includes all the saints in philippi none are left out. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. While the book of ephesians focuses on the body the. Edit anything to do with the book, the philippians, paul, or any of the people in philippians. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Finally, it is interesting to note that the book is. The book does not appear to be written to address any problem, but simply as an expression of pauls love and concern for the church. May god our father and the lord jesus christ give you grace and peace.
Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. With christ as your model of humility and service, you can enjoy a. The letter to the philippians was written to encourage the church at philippi. Fun, interesting and biblical facts about paul and. Paul sees himself balanced between life and death 1. One of the reasons paul wrote this book was to thank the church at philippi for their generous gift for the saints, writing no church entered into partnership. Letter of paul to the philippians, new testament letter written by paul the apostle, while he was in prison probably at rome about ad 62, and addressed to the christian congregation he had established in macedonia. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. Paul has been given reason to rejoice by the churchs kind treatment of him, most recently evidenced in a gift sent by epaphroditus. Book of philippians bible survey what are the pauline epistles.
The philippines has the highest rate of discovery of new animal species with 16 new species of mammals discovered just in the last 10 years. Philippians introduction background from the book of. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. East asiasoutheast asia philippines the world factbook. The authorship of the book, then, according to most scholars is fairly. Philippians these are all of the chapters of the book of philippians.
Philippians fun facts page 2 new testament fun trivia quizzes. Letter of paul to the philippians work by saint paul. A selected bibliography for the book of philippians. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. The following additional short summary of the book of philippians contains facts and information taken from eastons bible dictionary. This book was written by the imprisoned paul in rome to thank the philippian church for its generosity and to present jesus christ as lifes purpose 1. Chapter four in chapter 4 of the book of philippians were encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Paul, timothy, epaphroditus, church at philippi summary. Paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians to encourage us to follow jesus no matter what life throws at us.
Here are some scripture pictures from the book of philippians that you will prayerfully be blessed by. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. 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. 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. After his recovery, paul sent epaphroditus back to philippi carrying with him the letter to the philippian church. Philippians is the 50th book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. Interesting facts about philippians barnes bible charts author.
Paul thanked them for their generosity toward him in a time of need. Scripture pictures from the book of philippians amazing facts. Knights were also generally the wealthiest of the three types of soldiers. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon the church at colosse was established by epaphras at the time of the colossians letter, paul had not visited colosse the colossian letter was sent from rome to colosse by tychicus and the converted slave, onesimus. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. In 356 bce, however, philip ii of macedon, the father of. Scripture pictures from the book of philippians amazing. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to philippians, as asked by users of. Provides the irrefutable proof that people dont go.
If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. We must know the grace of god before we can experience the peace of god. 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. He then shares several key things on how to do this. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of philippians introduction and summary learn religions. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible.
The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. He encouraged them to rejoice in the lord alwaysand to rejoice only in the lord. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. 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.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Media referencing the book of philippians amazing facts. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and irenaeus. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. In fact, the first church meetings here, were held in lydias home.
Jan 03, 2017 the philippines was the first country in southeast asia to gain independence after world war ii, in 1945. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Lydia or even more simply the woman of purple, lydia is given other titles. It is a letter to the church at philippi in macedonia from saint paul. Through pauls words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go handinhand. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. Supertyphoon haiyan slammed into the eastern philippines on 7 november 20 as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. The book of philippians is an epistle that paul wrote while he was anticipating his release from prison. The book of philippians paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on christian unity. 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.
Apprehensive that his execution was close at hand, yet hoping somehow to visit the philippians again, paul explains that he was imprisoned for preaching the gospel of christ. Paul wrote the epistle to show his appreciation and gratitude to the church at philippi and its members for their continued support and generosity. Paul speaks much about his own practice and life in the book, setting himself forth as an example to the believers. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians.
Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. 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. I am writing to all of gods holy people in philippi who belong to christ jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. Kids encyclopedia facts the epistle or letter to the philippians is a short book in the new testament. Facts about the book of philippians the book of philippians is an epistle that paul wrote while he was anticipating his release from prison. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. However, there are a couple of items that would seem to indicate a different location. A map of philippi and surrounding regions the city of philippi and the origin of the church there the city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Dec 22, 2017 the bible teachers guide, philippians. But bart ehrman and others have argued that the correct translation is in fact. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in philippi.
The book of philippians was written in approximately a. If you have fun, interesting and biblical facts about paul and the philippians, please edit it on this set. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. It is no doubt that it is the apostle paul who wrote this letter, which could be possibly his first. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Polycarps statement can be explained by either a noncanonical letter being written in addition to philippians.
The name, lydia, meaning the lydian woman, by which she was known indicates that she was from lydia in asia minor. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The words rejoice, rejoicing, or joy are used seventeen times in the book s four brief chapters. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Apprehensive that his execution was close at hand, yet hoping somehow to visit the. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
It provides a short synopsis of this biblical book of the scripture with reference with interesting points or lessons to be learned from the summary of these famous biblical events and people. Just before making landfall its maximum sustained winds were 314 kph195 mph, with gusts up to 379 kph235 mph. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. See more ideas about bible verses, book of philippians and bible.