The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Hey guys were back for another exciting study in the book of philippians chapter 3. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. An outline of philippians chapter 3 when taking up a chapter in the word of god it is appropriate to remind ourselves of the character and broad construction of the book in which it is found. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness.
Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. Philippians 3, king james version kjv the bible app. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. To meet what they had said, and to show how little all that on which they relied was to be valued, paul says. Yes, i ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side.
Philippians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians 3 king james version 1 finally, my brethren, rejoice in the lord. Home group study the book of philippians jesus our joy lesson five phil. To be sure, they appreciate gods gift of salvation, but they want to earn it through some sort of effort on their part.
If you missed the first three videos in this series i encourage. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. This chapter contains pauls comments and exhortations centering on a narrative about his life. Summary of philippians in nine steps philippians 14. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility. And my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ jesus. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every. There seems no allusion to circumcision, as no longer glorious, but a shame to them philippians 3. Philippians 3 esv righteousness through faith in christ bible.
The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Paul shares the circumstances of his imprisonment and rejoices in the spread of. The baptism of the holy spirit in the book of acts. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility of law relationship wth god and the power of a real relationship. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ce and addressed to the christians in philippi. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. But whatever was to my profit i now consider loss for the sake of christ.
To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the lord. Philippians chapter 3 speaks about christ as the proper focus during times of suffering. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. In this chapter, paul is encouraging the people to throw out their confidence in the flesh and. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. Philippians 3 kjv finally, my brethren, rejoice in the bible gateway. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey.
Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. For years, they have participated in the apostles ministry, and he prays for their continued growth in the real knowledge of christ. Philippians 3 kjv finally, my brethren, rejoice in the. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry 3 along with me and clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. First, paul discusses the importance of righteousness through faith in. Philippians 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the.
Home group study the book of philippians jesus our joy. For the rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the lord and continue to rejoice that. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Philippians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for. I can do all things through christ who strengthens me. Philippians 3 niv no confidence in the flesh further, bible. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. He then shares several key things on how to do this. Philippians 3 finally, my brethren, rejoice in the lord. 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. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Philippians 3 new international version niv no confidence in the flesh.
Philippians 3 niv no confidence in the flesh further. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. The reference of the immediate context is to sensuality, and carnality in general. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi.
He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Joy in all circumstances, even suffering philippians 1. Philippians 3, new international version niv the bible app.
The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. Philippians 2 sets this passage up in the context of persecution and oppression for the sake of the gospel. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb.