Philippians 1 27-30 commentary on the book

Philippians 1 many christians in the west believe christians in persecuted areas would have us pray for the end of their persecution. This challenge to the philippians runs from verse 27 to verse 30. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of philippians. Read introduction to philippians only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of christ, so that whether i come and see you or am absent, i may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Paul may be encouraging the philippians to stand firm with 1 the same disposition of spirit, or he may be saying that he wants the philippians to stand firm 2 in the power of the one holy spirit cf. The apostle offers up thanksgivings and prayers, for the good work of grace in the philippians. Those who profess the gospel of christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. Mattoon up to this point, the book of philippians has been mostly autobiographical. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Hawthorne, philippians, word biblical commentary, vol. In the previous passage paul had been writing on what had been going on with him. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. Paul will give us some answers to these questions this morning in our study of philippians 1.

Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of christ, so that whether i come and see you or remain absent, i will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of christ. Your conduct must be the same whether i show up to see things for myself or hear of it. Paul, writing familiarly to the philippians, does not style himself an apostle. They are citizens of a spiritual country, and as such they are to. Christians living and dying in areas where authentic persecution is commonplace would rather western christians pray the persecuted church would suffer well, to bring glory and honor to. Then, whether i come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, i will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Word of god is our rule book, and our goal is to honor christ and to do gods will.

This position fits well with the internal evidence of philippians ex. Only let your conversation be as becometh the gospel of christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether i come or not. The first eleven verses of this chapter constitute the salutation vv. Verse 27 may well be the main proposition of the entire letter, if in fact the assessment that the letters theme is gospelliving. He shifts the focus from our privileges to our obligations. Paul says we are to live lives worthy of the gospel of christ.

Their only flaw is an apparent lack of complete harmony among some of their members. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. On the other hand try to describe what a life unworthy of the gospel of christ would look like. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of christ. The philippians were extremely giving towards paul, both when he was with them acts 16. Then, whether i come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, i will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who.

The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare ver. What does paul means when he says, let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of christ v. Paul had been arrested, beaten, and jailed when he was in philippi. The way to live worthy of the gospel in times of opposition and suffering is by contending for the faith without fear and by realizing that christ has graciously given christians suffering as a part of his plan. Then, whether i come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, i will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel. The joy of seeing christians in fellowship together philippians 2. Now that we understand the meaning of the term worthy, we return to the second of. Pauls prayer for the philippians was about their love shown in the gift of financial support to him.

The phrase one spirit is ambiguous in philippians 1. Philippians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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 whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Mattoon up to this point, the book of philippians has been mostly. 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. Only there is one indispensable condition on the part of the philippian church, in order to this joy. This passage marks a change in focus from what paul had written in the first part of this letter. The christian life is not a playground it is a battleground. And under the common title of servants, he tenderly and modestly joins with himself his son timothy, who had attended him in his general travels in those parts, had come with him to philippi, not long after the apostle had received. Ray pritchard issues a stirring call to live worthy of the gospel. He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare v. May 01, 2010 the phrase one spirit is ambiguous in philippians 1. The problems of unity facing the philippians did not spring from great problems with carnality as was the case with the corinthians 1 corinthians 3. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians.

Then, whether i come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, i will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by. The biblical evidence for all this is the glimpse we get in the book of revelation into the. Paul also concerned over the philippians persecution 1. Thus it is as though he had said, but as for me, the lord will provide, but as for you, etc. Philippians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul prayed for the philippians and he did so with joy. Philippians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

Paul exhorts the philippians to unanimous boldness and steadfastness, under some conflict of antagonism or persecution which. Now that we understand the meaning of the term worthy, we return to the second of our series of questions, namely, what constitutes action worthy of the gospel of christ and what kind of action is not. Verses 2730 the apostle concludes the chapter with two exhortations. For it has been granted to you on behalf of christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, philippians 1. 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. Live a life worthy of the gospel of christ philippians 1. However, he was already beginning to warn them that they needed to be united in one spirit and one mind and strive, show some effort, work hard, to keep. Then, whether i come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, i will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, striving together as one for the faith of th. Use suffering to let it build your character james 1.

Philippians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul exhorts the philippians to unanimous boldness and steadfastness, under some conflict of antagonism or persecution. Live your life only in a way that is worthy of the gospel of christ, so that if i come and see youor if i remain absent what i will hear about you is that you are standing firm in one spirit, and with one soul are contending for the faith of the gospel philippians 1. But it is much likelier that the construction here is free, and that this verse accordingly carries out the last words of php 1. He begins with the inscription and benediction, ver. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions. Verse 30 paul left a dynamic example in bearing persecution. This commentary has been through advanced checking.

And a potential danger lies in their enemies, thus occasioning the caution of 3. Your conversation the greek term embraces the whole moral life. Observe, those who profess the gospel of christ should have their conversation as becomes the gospel, or in a suitableness and agreeableness to it. At verse 27, paul shifts direction to an application of spiritual truths for his readers. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. Notice what our motivation to live for christ should be, as well as the results we should expect. But apparently we have the ability to hinder gods work in us, for paul exhorts, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of christ. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on philippians 1.