Book background of philippians chapter 4 verses 8 9

This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. It seems important to spend some time thinking about the verse. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul changed his bookkeeping system of the past, vv. Turn the television and radio off if it is just serving as background noise.

Specifically, in philippians chapter 4 verse 22, paul sent greetings from the saints who belonged to caesars household. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ce and addressed to the christians in philippi.

Brandon dale, a brown university student, said he often turns to biblical study to. Through prayer, allow the peace of god to guard your hearts from anxiety 67 3. Philippians chapter 4 verses 1 through 9 and our subject is spiritu. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3 jesus christ is our peace chapter 4.

After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. These verses strongly confirm what we have been trying to point out during our study. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. And how to act in all respects as becomes the purity and excellence of the gospel, as they had heard from and seen in him, phlippians 4. Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian. Rejoice in the lord always, letting your gentleness be known to all 45 2. Things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity.

Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering. There is an old story in roman history about the barbarians breaking into the. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. There is a wonderful note of joy and thanksgiving that runs through this entire epistle, and yet as you know this is one of the socalled prison epistles written while paul was a prisoner. Rejoice in the lord always, letting your gentleness be known to all 4 5 2. The apostle, says macknight, being anxious to make the philippians virtuous, mentions, in this exhortation, all the different foundations on which virtue had been placed, to show that it does not rest on any of these singly, but on them all jointly. Yea, i beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellowworkers, whose names are in the book of life. However, the spirit of god prompted him to continue. But before we get to it, i want to remind you of a simple truth that you learned as a child. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. List some of the main points discussed in each chapter.

Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and. Practice what is right verse 9 our text today will be philippians, chapter 4, covering verses 8 and 9. It is the bibles instruction to us concerning how we should think about the person we have a disagreement with. Find those things that elevate the mind and think on them. This chapter contains pauls final exhortation, thanks for support and conclusion of the epistle. Lastly, the letter closes with pauls final greetings in philippians chapter 4 verses 21 through 23. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. 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. Matthew 4 new international version niv jesus is tested in the wilderness. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. Focus on the good, the pure, the true, the holy, the right, the lovely. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.

D student studying film and culture to mothers telling sons why they cannot have video games i have personal experience with that one. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. The peace of god will be the guardian of their thoughts and imaginations, only they must. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things. In chapter one he talks about his own attitude of desiring to magnify christ whether by life or death, and in chapter twp he encourages the brethren to have the mind or the attitude in them that was in christ. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. 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. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord.

This section is fairly standard, although one aspect of these final greetings deserves special comment. Enthrone christ as the lord of your mind and your life will be transformed. I consider this the most delightful epistle of the new testament. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good v. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad.

Verses 1 9 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. Matthew 4 niv jesus is tested in the wilderness bible gateway. 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. He describes how they gave willingly, out of their own need, and they gave after first having given themselves to the lord. We want to begin our studies in the book of philippians. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text.

They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new. This was still several years before his death in 68. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. Meditate upon things worthy of virtue and praise, and follow pauls example 89 ii. Finding the peace of god a life commentary shares here the. Think about these things 8 finally, brothers greek.

Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 4. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing v. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. Dave hunt deals with many of these errors in his two books, the seduction of. Finally, as for what remains for me to say, it may be despatched in a few words.

Philippians 3 background information with maps and images. We talked about overcoming anxiety in our last study in philippians. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind, phlippians 4.

How does philippians chapter 4 fit with the surrounding context. Here are eight particulars placed in two fourfold rows. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Joyful living philippians sermon series keep believing. If you eat healthy, with a wellrounded diet, chances are that you will be healthy. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The apostle exhorts the philippians to stand fast in the lord.