The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. D student studying film and culture to mothers telling sons why they cannot have video games i have personal experience with that one. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Rejoice in the lord always, letting your gentleness be known to all 45 2. Think about these things 8 finally, brothers greek. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new. Here is gods prescription for believers trapped in unhealthy living. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. If you eat healthy, with a wellrounded diet, chances are that you will be healthy. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties.
It is the bibles instruction to us concerning how we should think about the person we have a disagreement with. Brandon dale, a brown university student, said he often turns to biblical study to. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. However, the spirit of god prompted him to continue. Lets open our bibles to the text of our message this morning, philippians chapter 4, returning to the passage verses 1 through 9. Enthrone christ as the lord of your mind and your life will be transformed. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing v. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. 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. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. These verses strongly confirm what we have been trying to point out during our study.
I consider this the most delightful epistle of the new testament. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. The peace of god will be the guardian of their thoughts and imaginations, only they must. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and.
The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Specifically, in philippians chapter 4 verse 22, paul sent greetings from the saints who belonged to caesars household. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. Summarize what the bible says about philippi the city or the church outside the book of philippians. As summary superbly capsizes the goal of the christian to attain the greatest. We talked about overcoming anxiety in our last study in philippians. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Practice what is right verse 9 our text today will be philippians, chapter 4, covering verses 8 and 9. Find those things that elevate the mind and think on them. 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. Verses 1 9 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good v.
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. How does philippians chapter 4 fit with the surrounding context. He describes how they gave willingly, out of their own need, and they gave after first having given themselves to the lord. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
There is an old story in roman history about the barbarians breaking into the. And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good understanding, phlippians 4. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book.
This was still several years before his death in 68. Joyful living philippians sermon series keep believing. In philippians chapter 4 we are encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Matthew 4 new international version niv jesus is tested in the wilderness. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Finding the peace of god a life commentary shares here the. This section is fairly standard, although one aspect of these final greetings deserves special comment.
This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Philippians 3 background information with maps and images. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 4. 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. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. 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. But before we get to it, i want to remind you of a simple truth that you learned as a child. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. In a series of exhortations, paul urges the philippians to have peace with the brethern by living a lifestyle of unity, prayerful dependence, and holiness 4.
It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind, phlippians 4. This chapter contains pauls final exhortation, thanks for support and conclusion of the epistle. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord.
Turn the television and radio off if it is just serving as background noise. Finally, as for what remains for me to say, it may be despatched in a few words. List some of the main points discussed in each chapter. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Meditate upon things worthy of virtue and praise, and follow pauls example 89 ii. It seems important to spend some time thinking about the verse.
Focus on the good, the pure, the true, the holy, the right, the lovely. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Matthew 4 niv jesus is tested in the wilderness bible gateway. Rejoice in the lord always, letting your gentleness be known to all 4 5 2. Dave hunt deals with many of these errors in his two books, the seduction of. We want to begin our studies in the book of philippians. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Paul changed his bookkeeping system of the past, vv. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering.
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. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. 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. 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. The apostle exhorts the philippians to stand fast in the lord. Here are eight particulars placed in two fourfold rows. Through prayer, allow the peace of god to guard your hearts from anxiety 67 3. 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. Things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. Philippians chapter 4 verses 1 through 9 and our subject is spiritu. Lastly, the letter closes with pauls final greetings in philippians chapter 4 verses 21 through 23. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Meditate upon things worthy of virtue and praise, and follow pauls example 8 9 ii. 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. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. 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. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ce and addressed to the christians in philippi.