Exposition on the book of philippians

David guzik commentary on philippians 1 describes pauls love for the philippians. Walter hansen offers rich exposition of the text of philippians as well as wisdom and maturity in its application. Paul had taught timothy about the christian gospel 2 timothy 1. Such is the case with the meaning of the word salvation in the book of philippians, particularly in 2. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul.

The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The theme of joy punctuates the epistle 17 times in some form. This was one reason paul was thankful for the philippians. A fuller exposition of the christ poem in philippians the.

Study philippians using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Material is easy to follow and allows the reader much food for thought. Nov 15, 2016 the book of philippians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. 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. This work has been republished from the british edition of 1989, and gives.

All rightes reserved, larry pierce, winterbourne, ontario. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading basics for believers. Exposition of philippians grace community bible church. Explaining key passages, they discuss church planting, prayer, joyfulness, community, a christian worldview, witnessing, knowing christ, shepherding the church, and more. Philippians chapter 3 the new john gill exposition of. Both will gain exceptional instruction and encouragement from this fresh look at the fundamental disciplines of the christian life. Philippians the new john gill exposition of the entire. An exposition of philippians 1 and 2, life of peace. Mar 01, 2016 in the book of philippians, this view of salvation is said to find support in phil 1. Popular philippians books meet your next favorite book.

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. Gcbc has suspended inperson worship services and activities until further notice. While comparing this book to other works on philippians, it is lacking in technical detail on many issues, but it outshines my other resources in presenting the thrust of the book in a memorable and practical way. The baptist standard bearer, 1 iron oaks dr, paris, ar, 72855. A brief exposition of the epistle to the philippians. The reason paul considered his pedigree and all his past achievements as dung was in order to gain christ and the righteousness he offers. Salvation in the book of philippians grace evangelical.

An exposition of philippians 3 and 4, and the life of joy and peace. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Philippians is one of the most personal and informal of pauls letters. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The letter to the philippians the pillar new testament. Even when things go wrong, you can have joy by warren w. Book of philippians john gills exposition of the bible. The apostle paul states, being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of jesus christ. A fuller exposition of the christ poem in philippians. An introduction to the book of philippians an argument of the book of philippians. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey.

Philippians is a great starter study because of the length and content. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Top 5 commentaries on the book of philippians ligonier ministries. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. This exposition consisted of readings from philippians 1. 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. The new john gills exposition of the entire bible modernised and adapted for the computer by larry pierce of online bible. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. The book of philippians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. What particularly refreshed his heart was their fellowship in the gospel. The doctrine of christian contentment is clearly illustrated and profitably applied.

This chapter contains the inscription of the epistle. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians with. If you are new to the discussion, here is the poem itself, about jesus christ. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Pauls letters, therefore, and philippians especially, are real letters and not doctrinal tracts or sermons artificially set forth in the form of a letter. 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. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. Introduction to philippians reasons for studying philippians the city of philippi the church at philippi pauls purpose in writing philippians the place and the time of writing authorship and unity general contents commentary on philippians. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An exposition of philippians kindle edition by carson, d.

Perhaps a new circle of readers will find help and profit from this reissue. This letter was not written for one single purpose. Rather than a versebyverse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned bible books. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. The art of divine contentment an exposition of philippians 4.

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence. While comparing this book to other works on philippians, it is lacking in technical detail on many issues, but it outshines my other resources in presenting the thrust of. This is an extremely practical exposition of philippians 4. The epistle of paul to the philippians and colossians. The following brief exposition of the epistle to the philippians was written in 1894, and appeared at that time in the form of articles in a magazine which has long ceased to exist. N read u philippians, baker exegetical commentary on the. You can find the best commentary on philippians for you using the tools on the right side. Exposition of galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon by hendriksen, william and a great selection of related.

Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Philippians chapter 3 the new john gill exposition of the. John gills exposition on the entire biblebook of philippians. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Tom constables expository notes on philippians this is also available in the net. Philippi was a roman colony, and the chief city of one part of macedonia. 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. Discipleship lessons exposition and bible study in 9 lessons a 8page book by dr. In so doing he emphasizes partnershipthe social and corporate dimensions of communityin the progress of the gospel. Akin, and tony merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a christ centered approach to expositing each book of the bible.

Basics for believers is for christians taking their first steps of faith as well as experienced saints reexamining their spiritual foundations. Please join us for our prerecorded sunday worship at 8. Philippians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. I went to high school with his son and we were in jazz band together, so i had to read this one when i studied philippians this semester. After a select bibliography, hansens introduction sets forth the historical setting of the church in philippi, the nature and occasion of. Conciseness is this book s greatest strength, and greatest weakness at times he captures complex ideas in pithy ways, without unnecessarily rambling on at. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Ancient letters written in greek consisted of an introduction, the main body, and a conclusion. Previously published as an exposition of the epistle of st. Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends.

Philippians 1 commentary john gills exposition on the. James rosscup comments on his book the life of joy and the life of peace. He considers the great dishonor done to almighty god by the sin of discontent. A decent expositional commentary he assumes some knowledge of greek, but otherwise quite readable.

The word paul uses has become familiar even to english readers. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Permission granted to publish the book on the internet. Rather than using an exhaustive versebyverse approach, tony merida and francis chan focus on the most essential parts of the apostle pauls letter to the church of philippi. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to the philippians in easyenglish. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 1. This chapter contains exhortations to various duties becoming christians, the apostles thankfulness to the philippians for their present to him, and the conclusion of the epistle with the salutations of the brethren. A fuller exposition of the christ poem in philippians ive been talking about the christ poem in philippians 2.

Teaching outlines for the book of philippians 14 lessons. Philippians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. In 104 verses, there are 51 references to the lord jesus by name. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city.