Philippians

From beatings to imprisonments, Paul had endured much suffering for the cause of Christ. These trials had taught Paul to be content in all circumstances, an ability that Paul encouraged the Philippians to cultivate. In fact, his letter to the Philippians is a...

Read Philippians 1:1-2 - Greeting 1. Recall what we studied last week from verse 1. 2. (vs 2) Grace and Peace are Paul’s typical greetings in his letters to the churches. a. Describe grace and peace b. According to this verse, from whom do we receive grace and peace?...

Read Philippians 1:12-14 - The Gospel Not Hindered 1. What did Paul want the Philippians to know? Why? 2. What was the result? (vs 14) 3. What did those who were not imprisoned see in Paul and his situation that would give them confidence and boldness? 4. How might...

1. The “therefore” draws back to what Paul has built on in Philippians 1:27-30, telling the Philippians how to stand strong for the Lord against external conflicts. Now he tells them how to act against internal conflicts in the body of Christ.” (Guzik) The seemingly...

Read Philippians 2:12-13 - Working Out Your Salvation 1. To his beloved friends in the church at Philippi, Paul commends them as being obedient both in his presence and in his absence. Then what does he tell them to do? a. It is important to note that Paul’s...

Read Philippians 3:1-3 - The Influence of Judaizers 1. The word “finally” literally means “as for the rest,” indicating some sort of transition. When we “rejoice in the Lord,” what is the focus of our joy? a. How does this differ from other ideas of the word rejoice?...

Read Philippians 3:12-14 - Pressing Toward the Goal 1. The word translated “attained” in verse 12, is different from the one in verse 11. Here it means “to take possession of” or “to lay hold of.” The word translated “perfected” means “matured, completed, finished”....

Read Phil. 4:1-7 - Instruction on the Christian Life 1. This chapter begins with Paul expressing his love for the believers at Philippi. He then urges them to “stand fast in the Lord”. What does it mean to stand fast? a. What else are we told to “stand fast” in? See 1...