PHILIPPIANS INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
By Dennis
Schmidt 2/2008
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This paper discusses the book of Philippians. Philippians, which means lover
of horses, is really a letter of joy & rejoicing on the gospel of God
centered on the Lord Jesus Christ. All scriptures are from the King James'
version Bible.
PHILIPPIANS THEME:
THE CENTRAL THEMES OF BIBLE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS
IS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL OF GOD THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IN THE BOOK OF
PHILIPPIANS GOD TITLES ARE MENTIONED: GOD (mention 23 times), LORD (mention 15
times), JESUS (mention 22 times), & CHRIST (mention 37 times)
Philippians 3:1, 3 "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To
write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous,
but for you it is safe. {3} For we are the
circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ
Jesus, & have no confidence in the flesh." Worship God in
Spirit centered on rejoicing in the Lord Jesus not flesh works.
CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS
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BOOK
STRUCTURE
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OUTLINE
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CHAPTER(S) THEMES
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Greetings
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Salutation
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(1:1-2) Grace & Peace
from God the Father & Lord Jesus Christ
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God's blessing on them
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Prayer & Thanksgiving
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(1:3-11) God's grace on Paul
& them as Paul prays for them in love
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Paul's sufferings & faith
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Paul's Personal Experiences
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(1:12-26) Paul in prison for the preaching the gospel. He
believes he will be released by their prayer.
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Christian's conducts
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Exhortations
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(1:27-2:18) They should be humble like Jesus was also in esteem
others.
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Christian's examples
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Paul's Associates
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(2:19-30) Christian's labor for them
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Rejection of world for Christ
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Warning Against Judaizers
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(3:1-4:1) They should rejoice in Jesus & have no confidence in
flesh
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Center on God's goodness
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Stand fast for Christ
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(4:2-9) Peace from Christ by
prayer & thanks to God centered on good.
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God supplying needs
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Concluding Blessings
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(4:10-23) God will supply needs & strength blessed by
their giving.
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AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 61 AD FROM: Rome
TO: Saints, Bishops, & Deacons
at Philippi
PURPOSE:
A SPIRITUAL LOVE LETTER FROM ITS CHURCH
FOUNDER, PAUL (WHO IS IN PRISON), TO PHILIPPIANS CHURCH TO REJOICE IN CHRIST JESUS IN ITS GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP.
KEY SCRIPTURES: REJOICE IN CHRIST JESUS AS A GOSPEL
PARTAKER.
Philippians 1:5-6 "For
your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; {6} 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:"
Philippians 1:17-18 "But
the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence
of the gospel. {18} What then? notwithstanding,
every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I
therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice."
Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is
gain."
Philippians 3:3 "For we are
the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in
Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh."
Philippians 4:4-7 "Rejoice
in the Lord alway:
and again I say, Rejoice. {5} Let your
moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. {6} Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
{7} And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus."
KEY WORDS / LOCATIONS: [ mind ] (1, 2, 3, 4); [ love ] (1, 2); [ gospel ] (1, 2, 4); [
joy ] (1, 2, 4); [ rejoice ] (1, 2, 3, 4);
[ fellowship] (1, 2, 3, 4);
[ know ] (1, 2, 3, 4);
[ faith ] (1, 2, 3); [ life ] (1, 2, 4); [ suffer ] (1, 3, 4); [ day of Christ ] (1, 2); [ know ] (1, 3); [ prayer ] (1, 4); [ confident ] (1, 3);
OUTLINE FOR PHILIPPIANS:
I) SALUTATION:
{PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2}
II) THANKSGIVING &
PRAYER: {PHILIPPIANS 1:3-11}
III) PAUL'S PERSONAL
EXPERIENCES: {PHILIPPIANS
1:12-26}
IV) EXHORTATIONS:
{PHILIPPIANS 1:27-2:18}
V) PAUL'S ASSOCIATES:
{PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30}
VI) WARNING AGAINST
JUDAIZERS: {PHILIPPIANS
3:1-4:1}
VII) STANDFAST FOR CHRIST:
{PHILIPPIANS 4:2-9}
VIII) CONCLUDING
BLESSINGS: {PHILIPPIANS
4:10-23}
LOCATED:
Philippi in New Testament times was a Roman colony and
chief city of a district of Macedonia (whose capital was Thessalonica) located
in Northern Greece near the coast (Neapolis
served as port). It was annexed by Rome
in 168 B.C. It was visited by Paul
on his second missionary journey and was the first European city to receive the
Gospel of Christ. Paul also went
there on his third missionary journey.
SCRIPTURE RELATIVE VERSES:
Acts
16:9-15 " And a vision appeared to Paul in the
night; There stood a man of Macedonia,
and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and
help us. {10} And after he had seen the vision,
immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia,
assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto
them. {11} Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
{12} And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that
part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that
city abiding certain days. {13} And on the sabbath we
went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and
we sat down, and spake unto the women which
resorted thither. {14} And a certain woman named Lydia,
a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard
us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended
unto the things which were spoken of Paul. {15} And
when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying,
If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house,
and abide there. And she constrained us." Paul
started the Philippians’ church on his second missionary trip.
Acts
19:21-22
"After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit,
when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem,
saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. {22} So
he sent into Macedonia
two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus
and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia
for a season."
Acts
20:1, 6 "And after
the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them,
and departed for to go into Macedonia.
{6} And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread,
and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days."
2
Corinthians 7:5 "For,
when we were come into Macedonia,
our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were
fightings, within were fears."
1
Thessalonians 1:7-8 "So that ye
were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia
and Achaia. {8} For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in
Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is
spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing."
1
Thessalonians 2:2 "But even
after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated,
as ye know, at Philippi, we were
bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much
contention."
1
Timothy 1:3 "As I besought thee to abide
still at Ephesus, when I went
into Macedonia,
that thou mightest charge some that they teach no
other doctrine,"
I) SALUTATION &
INTRODUCTIONS: {PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2}
WHOM: Paul and Timotheus TO WHO: Philippi saints, bishops, and deacons
Philippians 1:1 "Paul and Timotheus, the servants of M Jesus M
T Christ T, to all the saints
in T Christ T M Jesus M which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:"
Paul: Saul: means asked for and Paul: means little or small. Paul is
in Rome in prison and certainly
needs the comfort and help of Onesimus, but he care
for the church is of more importance. He does ask for pray and that a room be set aside from Philemon 22
so that he could come to Philemon's home.
See my paper: "Apostles"
for more information on this
subject.
Timothy (Timotheus): Means worship of God. He
was as a son to Paul. He was to carry on Paul's ministry after Paul departed.
His father was a Greek and mother was a Jew (Acts 16:1). His mother was Eunice
and grandmother was Lois, both of whom were Christians (2 Timothy 1:5). Paul's
letters (send with regards from Timothy) include: 2
Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 1:1,
Colossians 1:1, 1&2
Thessalonians, Philemon 1 & Hebrews
13:23. Paul writes to Timothy in his 2 books. Paul
addresses his ministry in 1 Corinthians 16:10 & 1 Timothy 4:11-4:16. His apostleship is
shown in 1 Thessalonians 1:1/2:6.
2 Timothy 1:4-6 "Greatly
desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled
with joy; {5} When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in
thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and
I am persuaded that in thee also. {6} Wherefore
I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is
in thee by the putting on of my hands." Paul's last testament from
prison is to his spiritual son
Saints: Sanctified one, set apart, by God, for His purpose.
Psalms 50:5 "Gather my
saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by
sacrifice."
Hebrews 10:10
"By the which will we are sanctified through
the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once <for all>."
Philippi: A Roman colony of retired
solders with few Jews. Lydia
(seller of purple) & her family, and Jailer & his family are
saved. Paul & Silas on the 2nd
missionary journey, Acts 16:12-40 were put
into jail. Paul visits in Acts 20:1-6 on
his 3rd mission journey.
Acts 16:12
"And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief
city of that part of Macedonia,
<and> a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain
days."
Acts 16:21
"And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither
to observe, being Romans." Roman customs vs
1 God
Bishops: Shepherd's & teacher's the flock for perfecting of
saints.
The Church officers of Elder, Overseer, Presbyter, Bishop, Pastor and
Shepherd are all similar positions. One may study Bible more.
See my paper: " Church Officers & their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
Acts 20:17
"And from Miletus
he sent to Ephesus, and called
the elders of the church." Paul refers to them in 20:28 as overseers.
Acts 20:28
"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock,
over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers,
to feed the church
of God, which he hath
purchased with his own blood." (1 Peter 5:2: feed - shepherd and oversight
- overseer)
Overseer is the same Greek word Bishop used in Philippians
1:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:7
and 1 Peter 2:25. Also called Elder in Acts
14:23 which is
the same position as Bishop and Presbyters as found in 1 Timothy 4:14 and 1
Timothy 5:17. "To feed" is the same Greek word as
shepherd. Pastor is found in Ephesians 4:11 and is the Greek word for
shepherd. The shepherd is the one into whose care the sheep (flock) have been
committed for feeding, caring, and protection for growth to maturity. The purpose of the different words are as follows: Elder
indicates a mature spiritual experienced person in a position of authority.
Bishop indicates the character of the work undertaken as overseer or guardian.
Shepherd or Pastor indicates the function or responsibility of watching,
teaching, and guiding the flock.
DEACONS: Reliable & spiritual men who serve the body of Christ in
many ways as the needs arise.
The work of the Deacon is not explained in the Bible. It has been assumed
that Acts 6:1-4 is that work. The
definition of the word deacon is servant. The deacon is not ruler in church but
a helper. Although, seven Deacons are found in Acts 6:3,
this number was needed for the Jerusalem
church of 5000 plus. The average church probably could use a maximum of one
deacon.
Acts 6:1-4 "And in those
days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring
of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in
the daily ministration. {2} Then the twelve called the multitude of
the disciples <unto them>, and said, It is not reason that we should
leave the word of God, and serve tables. {3} Wherefore,
brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of
the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
{4} But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the
ministry of the word."
The Bible gives examples of two of the seven, Stephen and Philip. Stephen
became the first martyr as described in Acts 6:5
to 8:2. Philip, is an Evangelist as described in Acts
21:8. He has a ministry among the Samaritans as described
in Acts 8:1
to 8:40. Nothing is stated about
either of their Deacon ministries.
Philippians 1:2 "Grace <be> unto you, and peace, from /\ God /\ our /\
Father /\,
and <from> the /\ Lord /\
M Jesus
M T Christ T." See grace in Philippians
1:7
Grace: Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy:
not getting what we deserve.
Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, goodbye & God bless
you. Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as
the world giveth, give I
unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
afraid."
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace
of God, which passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Peace the opposite
to anxiety. Tranquillity & worry free.
God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: God is a Triunity. God can
not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals
himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the
same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and God.
See my paper: "Triunity"
for more information on this
subject.
Isaiah
48:16 "Come ye near unto me,
hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from
the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD,
and his Spirit, hath sent me."Jesus
speaks
John
1:1, 14 "In the
beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
God. {14} And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we
beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)
full of grace and truth." Jesus is perfect God and man at the same time.
John 14:9-10 "Jesus
saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you,
and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he
that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest
thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest
thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the
words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."
2
Corinthians 13:14 "The
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen." Triunity
Godhead presented as equals.
Colossians 2:9 "For in
him dwelleth all the fulness
of the Godhead bodily." Jesus is the fullness of the Godhead
in Himself.
II) THANKSGIVING &
PRAYER: {PHILIPPIANS 1:3-11}
See my paper: "Prayer"
for more information on this
subject.
Philippians 1:3 "I
thank my /\ God /\
upon every remembrance of you,"
I thank my God:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus concerning you."
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KEY WORD: JOY
{PHILIPPIANS 1:4-4:1}
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(1) Always in every prayer of mine for you all making
request with joy, {Philippians 1:4}
(2) And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide
and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
{Philippians 1:25}
(3) Fulfil ye my joy,
that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord,
of one mind. {Philippians 2:2}
(4) Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and
service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. {18} For the same cause also do ye joy, and
rejoice with me. {Philippians 2:17-18}
(5) Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and
longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my
dearly beloved. {Philippians 4:1}
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Philippians 1:4
"Always in every [ prayer
] of mine for you all making request with [ joy ],"
Prayer of mine for you all: See also Philippians
1:9-11.
Paul prayed for the churches in Romans 1:9;
Ephesians 1:16, 3:14; Colossians
1:3, 9, 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2
Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:3;
& Philemon 4.
Joy:
John 16:24
"Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall
receive, that your joy may be full."
Psalms 16:11
"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence <is> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <there are>
pleasures for evermore."
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KEY WORD: GOSPEL
{PHILIPPIANS 1:5-4:15}
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(1) For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day
until now; {Philippians 1:5}
(2) Even as it is
meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch
as both in my bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. {Philippians
1:7}
(3) But I would ye should understand, brethren, that
the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the
furtherance of the gospel; {Philippians 1:12}
(4) But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. {Philippians 1:17}
(5) Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and
see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast
in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the
gospel; {Philippians 1:27}
(6) But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son
with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. {Philippians
2:22}
(7) And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help
those women which laboured with me in the gospel,
with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers,
whose names are in the book of life. {Philippians 4:3}
(8) Now ye
Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I
departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and
receiving, but ye only. {Philippians 4:15}
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Philippians 1:5 "For
your [ fellowship ] in the [ gospel ]
from the [ first day ] until now;"
WHILE: FELLOWSHIP
IN THE GOSPEL FROM FIRST DAY ON
Fellowship in the gospel:
See my paper: "True
Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Acts 2:42
"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles'
doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
Acts 2:44
"And all that believed were together, and had all things common;"
KEY SCRIPTURES: Philippians 1:5-6
Philippians 1:6 "Being [ confident ] of this very thing,
that /\ he /\ which hath
begun a good work in you will perform <it> until the [ day of ] M Jesus M T Christ T:"
WHY: CONFIDENT
THAT GOD BEGUN A GOOD WORK & WILL PERFORM IT BY DAY OF JESUS
Confident of this very thing:
Ephesians 3:12
"In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the
faith of him."
He which began good work will perform it until day of His return:
2 Timothy 1:12
"For the which cause I also suffer these things:
nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am
persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against
that day."
Day of Jesus Christ:
2
Timothy 4:8 "Henceforth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but
unto all them also that love his appearing."
See my paper: "End
Times Events - Day of the Lord" for more information on this subject.
Philippians 1:7
"Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence
and confirmation of the [ gospel ], ye all are
partakers of my grace."
WHAT: PAUL'S HEART
IS FOR THESE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY ARE PARTAKERS OF HIS GRACE
Ye all are partakers of my grace:
See my paper: "Grace"
for more information on this
subject.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
"For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of
rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus
Christ at his coming?"
Philippians 1:8 "For /\ God /\
is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of M Jesus M
T Christ T."
Bowels = compassion
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KEY WORD: KNOW
{PHILIPPIANS 1:9-4:12}
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(1) And this
I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in
all judgment; {Philippians 1:9}
(2) But the other of love, knowing that I am set
for the defence of the gospel. {Philippians 1:17}
(3) For I know that this shall turn to my salvation
through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
{Philippians 1:19}
(4) And having this confidence, I know that I shall
abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
{Philippians 1:25}
(5) But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of
good comfort, when I know your state. {Philippians 2:19}
(6) But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son
with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. {Philippians
2:22}
(7) Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss
for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I
have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung,
that I may win Christ, {Philippians 3:8}
(8) That I may know him, and the power of his
resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable
unto his death; {Philippians 3:1}
(9) Let your moderation be known unto all men. The
Lord is at hand. {Philippians 4:5}
(10) Be careful for
nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known unto God. {Philippians 4:6}
(11) I know both how to be abased, and I know how
to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full
and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. {Philippians 4:12}
(12) Now ye
Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I
departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and
receiving, but ye only. {Philippians 4:15}
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LIST:
PRAYER {PHILIPPIANS 1:9-1:11}
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(1) And this I pray, that your love
may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
{Philippians 1:9}
(2) That ye may approve things that are
excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day
of Christ; {Philippians 1:10}
(3) Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which
are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
{Philippians 1:11}
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I pray: Love -> Knowledge -> Judgment -> Approval ->
Without Offence -> Righteousness -> By Jesus Christ -> Glory and
Praise of God
Philippians 1:9 "And
this I [ pray ], that your
[ love
] may
abound yet more and more in [ knowledge ]
and <in> all judgment;"
Judgment = discern
WANT: THE PEOPLE TO
HAVE THEIR LOVE ABOUND IN MORE KNOWLEDGE AND JUDGMENT
See my paper: "Love"
for more information on this
subject.
Do not cease to pray for you: Paul made similar prayers to Philippians
1:9-11 in several of his books such as:
Romans 15:5-6, 13 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Ephesians 1:17-20 2 Thessalonians
1:11-12
Ephesians 3:16-19 Hebrews
13:20-21
Colossians 1:9-14 Also Peter in 1
Peter 5:10-11 & Acts 4:29-30
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
Your love may abound more in knowledge and judgment (discernment):
Proverbs 9:10
"The fear of the LORD <is> the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy <is> understanding."
1 Thessalonians 3:12
"And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward
another, and toward all <men>, even as we <do> toward
you:"
1 John 2:27 "But the anointing
which ye have received of him abideth in you, and
ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is
no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."
Philippians 1:10
"That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and
without offence till the [ day of ] T Christ T;"
Philippians 1:11 "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness,
which are by M Jesus M
T Christ T,
unto the glory and praise of /\ God /\."
WAY: THE PEOPLE
BE FILLED WITH FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY JESUS TO GLORY OF GOD
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness by Jesus Christ:
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted
Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit
of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
faith, {23} Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
III) PAUL'S PERSONAL
EXPERIENCES: {PHILIPPIANS
1:12-26} Paul is in prison for Jesus
Philippians 1:12
"But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things <which
happened> unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the [
gospel ];"
Gospel:
Romans
1:16-17 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that
believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. {17} For therein is the righteousness of God revealed
from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
1
Corinthians 15:1-4 "Moreover,
brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which
also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; {2} By which also ye are
saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have
believed in vain. {3} For I delivered unto you first of all that which I
also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the
scriptures; {4} And that he was buried, and that he rose again
the third day according to the scriptures:"
See my paper: "What
is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.
Philippians 1:13
"So that my bonds in T Christ T are manifest in all the palace, and
in all other <places>;"
My bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace:
Preached to king
Acts 26:27-29 "King
Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that
thou believest. {28} Then Agrippa said unto Paul,
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
{29} And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but
also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I
am, except these bonds."
Philippians 1:14
"And many of the brethren in the /\ Lord /\,
waxing [ confident ] by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word
without fear."
Many seeing grow confident by my bonds & speck gospel without fear:
Acts 4:29
"And now, Lord, behold their threatenings:
and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak
thy word,"
Acts 28:30-31 "And Paul
dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came
in unto him, {31} Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching
those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence,
no man forbidding him."
Philippians 1:15
"Some indeed preach T Christ T even of envy and strife; and
some also of good will:" Possibly Judaziers.
Some preach Christ in envy and strife in contention to hurt me:
1 Corinthians 3:3 "For ye
are yet carnal: for whereas <there is> among you envying, and strife,
and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?"
1 Corinthians 6:6 "But brother
goeth to law with brother, and that before the
unbelievers."
Philippians 1:16
"The one preach T Christ T of contention, not sincerely, supposing
to add affliction to my bonds:"
Supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Job
16:4 "I also could speak
as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could
heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you."
Philippians 1:17
"But the other of [
love ], [ knowing ]
that I am set for the defence of the [ gospel
]."
Other preaches of love & knowing I am set for gospel:
1 Corinthians 9:16-17 "For though
I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is
laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
{17} For if I do this thing willingly, I have a
reward: but if against my will, a dispensation <of the gospel>
is committed unto me."
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KEY WORD: REJOICE
{PHILIPPIANS 1:18-4:10}
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(1) What
then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence,
or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea,
and will rejoice. {Philippians 1:18}
(2) That your rejoicing
may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
{Philippians 1:26}
(3) Holding forth the word of life; that I may
rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. {17} Yea, and if I be offered upon the
sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you
all. {18} For the same cause also do ye
joy, and rejoice with me. {Philippians 2:16-18}
(4) I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye
see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
{Philippians 2:28}
(5) Finally, my
brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me
indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
{3} For we are the circumcision, which
worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have
no confidence in the flesh. {Philippians 3:1, 3}
(6) Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
{Philippians 4:4}
(7) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at
the last your care of me hath flourished again;
wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. {Philippians
4:10}
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Philippians 1:18 "What then? notwithstanding,
every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, T Christ T
is preached; and I therein do [ rejoice ], yea,
and will [ rejoice ]."
Whether in pretence ... in truth, Christ is preached:
See my paper: "Man's
Greatest Need - Relationship with God" for more information on this subject.
Mark 12:40
"Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence
make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation."
1 Corinthians 15:11 "Therefore whether <it were> I or they, so we
preach, and so ye believed."
Philippians 1:19
"For I [ know ]
that this shall turn to my salvation through your [
prayer ],
and the supply of the /\ Spirit /\ of M Jesus M T Christ T," Salvation = freedom from prison.
Spirit of Jesus Christ:
See my paper: "God
the Holy Spirit or Ghost Scriptures & Notes" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 11:1-2 "And there
shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch
shall grow out of his roots: {2} And the spirit of the LORD shall rest
upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit
of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the
fear of the LORD;" 7 fold Spirit of Rev. 5:6.
John 15:26
"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from
the Father, <even> the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall
testify of me:"
Romans 8:9 "But ye are not
in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God
dwell in you. Now if any man have not the
Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."
Galatians 4:6 "And because
ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts,
crying, Abba, Father."
1 Peter 1:10-11 "Of which
salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who
prophesied of the grace <that should come> unto you: {11} Searching what,
or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did
signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory
that should follow."
Revelation 5:6 "And I
beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the
midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven
horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into
all the earth."
Philippians 1:20
"According to my earnest expectation and <my> hope, that in nothing
I shall be ashamed, but <that> with all boldness, as always, <so>
now also T Christ T shall be magnified in my body, whether
<it be> by [ life ],
or by death."
Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death:
Romans 14:8 "For whether
we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die
unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are
the Lord's."
Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live <is> Christ, and to die
<is> gain."
For to me to live is Christ ... to die is gain:
Galatians 2:20
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not
I, but Christ liveth in me: and the
life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God,
who loved me, and gave himself for me."
1 Corinthians 2:9 "But as
it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into
the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
Philippians 1:22
"But if I live in the flesh, this <is> the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot
not."
Philippians
1:24 "Nevertheless
to abide in the flesh is more needful for you."
Philippians 1:23
"For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart,
and to be with Christ; which is far better:"
I am in a strait betwixt two ... desire to depart ... to abide in flesh:
See my paper: "Is
Free Will Biblical" for
more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Some
Saved & Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "God
Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?"
for more information on this subject.
2 Corinthians 5:6,8
"Therefore <we are> always confident, knowing that, whilst we are
at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: {8} We are
confident, <I say>, and willing rather to be absent from the body,
and to be present with the Lord."
1
Thessalonians 2:1, 13 " For yourselves, brethren, know
our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: {13} For
this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received
the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the
word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which
effectually worketh also in you that believe."
Philippians 1:24
"Nevertheless to abide in the flesh <is> more needful for you."
To abide in the flesh <is> more needful for you: We have a
choice by the will of God. Paul decided to stay.
Acts
20:29-31 "For I know this,
that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not
sparing the flock. {30} Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking
perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. {31} Therefore watch, and remember, that
by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with
tears."
Philippians 1:25
"And having this [ confidence ], I [ know ]
that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and [ joy ] of [ faith ];"
Philippians 1:26
"That your [ rejoicing ]
may be more abundant in M Jesus M T Christ T for me by my coming to you again."
For me by my coming to you again: History has Paul later released
making a 4th missionary journey.
Philemon 1:22
"But withal prepare me also a lodging: for
I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you."
IV) EXHORTATIONS:
{PHILIPPIANS 1:27-2:18}
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KEY WORD: MIND
{PHILIPPIANS 1:27-4:2}
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(1) Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and
see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand
fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the
gospel; {Philippians 1:27}
(2) Fulfil ye my joy,
that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of
one accord, of one mind. {Philippians 2:2}
(3) Let nothing be done through
strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other
better than themselves. {Philippians 2:3}
(4) Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ
Jesus: {Philippians 2:5}
(5) Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let
us walk by the same rule, let us mind
the same thing. {Philippians 3:16}
(6) Whose end is destruction, whose God is
their belly, and whose glory is in their shame,
who mind earthly things.) {Philippians 3:19}
(7) I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the
same mind in the Lord. {Philippians 4:2}
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Philippians 1:27
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh
the [ gospel
] of T
Christ T: that whether I come
and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand
fast in one spirit, with one [ mind ] striving together for the [ faith ] of the [ gospel ];" One mind & spirit see Philippians
2:2.
Striving for the faith:
See my paper: "Faith"
for more information on this
subject.
Stand fast in one spirit:
See my paper: "Justification"
for more information on this
subject.
Philippians 1:28
"And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an
evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of /\ God /\."
Adversaries = persecutors
Philippians 1:29
"For unto you it is given in the behalf of T Christ T,
not only to believe on M him M, but
also to [ suffer ] for M
his M
sake;"
It give unto you to not only believe, but suffer
for Him:
Acts 14:22
"Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to
continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into
the kingdom of God."
2 Timothy 3:12
"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution."
1 Peter 4:13
"But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's
sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also
with exceeding joy."
Philippians 1:30 "Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear
<to be> in me."
Philippians 2:1 "If
<there be> therefore any consolation in T Christ T, if any comfort of [ love
], if any [
fellowship ]
of the /\ Spirit
/\, if any bowels and mercies," i.e. Since men can count
on Christ, then:
Philippians 2:2 "Fulfil ye my [
joy
], that ye be [ likeminded ], having the same [ love
], <being> of one accord, of
one [ mind ]."
Being of one accord, of one mind: See also Philippians
3:15.
Romans 15:5 "Now the God of
patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another
according to Christ Jesus:"
Romans 12:16 "<Be> of the same mind one toward another.
Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not
wise in your own conceits."
Philippians 2:3 "<Let> nothing <be done> through strife or
vainglory; but in lowliness of [ mind ] let each esteem
other better than themselves."
WHAT: LOWLINESS OF
MIND LET EACH ESTEEM OTHER BETTER THAN THEMSELVES
Nothing be done through strife or vainglory ...
esteem others better:
See my paper: "Walk
as Jesus Walked" for
more information on this subject.
Romans 12:10
"<Be> kindly affectioned one to another
with brotherly love; in honour preferring one
another;"
1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye
younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be
subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth
grace to the humble."
Philippians 2:4
"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things
of others."
Every man also on the things of others:
Romans 15:1 "We then
that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to
please ourselves."
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MISCELLANEOUS:
MIND OF CHRIST BE OUR EXAMPLE {PHILLIPPIANS 2:5-2:11}
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(1) Let
this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: {Philippians
2:5}
(2) Who, being in the form of God, thought
it not robbery to be equal with God: {Philippians 2:6}
(3) But made himself of no reputation, and took
upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
{Philippians 2:7}
(4) And being found in fashion as a man, he
humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death
of the cross. {Philippians 2:8}
(5) Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given
him a name which is above every name: {Philippians 2:9}
(6) That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things
under the earth; {Philippians 2:10}
(7) And that every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. {Philippians
2:11}
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Philippians 2:5 "Let this [ mind ] be in you, which was also in T Christ T
M Jesus
M:"
Mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
1
Peter 2:21 "For
even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving
us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
WAY: LET THIS
MIND BE IN YOU, AS IS IN CHRIST JESUS BEING FORM OF GOD EQUAL GOD
Philippians 2:6 "M Who M, being in the
form of /\ God /\,
thought it not robbery to be equal with
/\ God
/\:" Form = nature
To be equal with God:
John
10:30 "I and my
Father are one."
John
14:9 "Jesus saith unto
him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known
me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath
seen the Father; and how sayest thou then,
Show us the Father?"
See my paper: "The
One God - The Shama" for more information on this subject.
Philippians 2:7 "But
made M himself M
of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and
was made in the likeness of men:"
Philippians 2:8 "And
being found in fashion as a man, M
he M
humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the
death of the cross."
The same mind as Jesus ... form of servant ...
obedient unto death:
Mark
10:44-45 "And whosoever of you will
be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. {45}
For even the Son of man came not to be
ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom
for many."
John 17:5 "And now, O
Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with
thee before the world was."
2 Corinthians 8:9 "For ye know
the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for
your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
See my paper: "Jesus
Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.
Even the death of the cross:
Deuteronomy
21:23 "His
body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any
wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;)
that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth
thee for an inheritance."
Galatians 3:13
"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a
curse for us: for it is written, Cursed
<is> every one that hangeth on a tree:"
Philippians 2:9 "Wherefore
/\ God /\ also hath highly exalted M him
M, and given
M him M a name which is above every name:"
God has highly exalted him & given him a name which is above every
name:
Ephesians
1:21-22 "Far above all principality,
and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named,
not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: {22}
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the
head over all things to the church,"
Colossians
1:18 "And he is
the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the
preeminence."
WHILE: GOD HAS
HIGHLY EXALTED HIM, AND GIVEN HIM A NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME
See my paper: "Jesus
Two Comings as King" for
more information on this subject.
Philippians 2:10
"That at the name of M
Jesus M every knee should bow, of
<things> in heaven, and <things> in earth, and <things> under
the earth;"
Philippians 2:11
"And <that> every tongue should
confess that M Jesus M T Christ
T <is> /\ Lord
/\, to the
glory of /\ God /\ the /\
Father /\."
WHY: EVERY
TONGUE CONFESS JESUS CHRIST IS LORD TO GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER
Jesus name above all others ... every knee to bow ... confess He is Lord:
See my paper: "Just
Who is God?" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 45:23 "I have sworn
by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth <in> righteousness, and
shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow,
every tongue shall swear."
Romans 14:11
"For it is written, <As> I live, saith the Lord, every
knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God."
Revelation 4:10-11 "The four
and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship
him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their
crowns before the throne, saying, {11} Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive
glory and honour and power: for thou hast created
all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
Philippians 2:12
"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling."
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling: fear = respect
See my paper: "What
Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.
Not in doubt/anxiety, but in absolute purpose to go on to maturity.
Matthew 24:13 "But he
that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."
Christian walk is an ongoing life time process.
2 Peter 1:5-8 "And beside
this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to
virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge
temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
{7} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness
charity. {8} For if these things be in you,
and abound, they make <you that ye shall> neither <be>
barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 2:13
"For it is /\ God /\
which worketh in you
both to will and to do of /\
<his> /\
good pleasure."
WAIT: GOD WORKS
IN YOU BOTH TO WILL AND DO HIS GOOD PLEASURE
It is God working in you to will and do His good pleasure: Spirit
See my paper: "Questions
& Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 2:10
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Philippians 2:14
"Do all things without murmurings and disputings"
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Philippians
4:11 "Not
that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."
Philippians 2:15
"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the
sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst
of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in
the world;"
WANT: YOU BE
BLAMELESS AND HARMLESS, THE SONS OF GOD, IN MIDDLE OF EVIL PEOPLE
Philippians 2:16
"Holding forth the word of [ life
]; that I may [ rejoice ] in the [ day of ] T Christ T,
that I have not run in vain, neither laboured
in vain."
The Word of Life:
1
Peter 1:23 "Being
born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word
of God, which liveth and abideth
for ever."
See my paper: "God's
Word/Bible/Scriptures" for more information on this subject.
I have not run in vain, neither laboured in
vain:
1 Thessalonians 2:19
"For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of
rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our /\ Lord /\
M Jesus M
T Christ T
at his coming?"
Philippians 2:17
"Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your [ faith ], I [ joy ], and [ rejoice ] with
you all."
I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of
your faith:
2 Timothy 4:6-8 "For I
am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
{7} I have fought a good fight, I have finished <my> course,
I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown
of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at
that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love
his appearing."
Rejoice with you all: See also Philippians 4:12
2 Corinthians 6:10 "As sorrowful, yet alway
rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having
nothing, and <yet> possessing all things."
Philippians 2:18
"For the same cause also do ye [ joy ], and [ rejoice ] with me."
V) PAUL'S ASSOCIATES:
{PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30}
Philippians 2:19
"But I trust in the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M to send Timotheus
shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I [ know ] your state."
Philippians 2:20
"For I have no man [
likeminded ],
who will naturally care for your state."
Philippians 2:21
"For all seek their own, not the things which are M Jesus M T Christ's T."
Philippians 2:22
"But ye [ know ]
the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with
me in the [
gospel ]."
Son with the father:
Matthew 23:9 "And call
no <man> your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which
is in heaven." Father as equal to God.
1 Corinthians 4:17 "For
this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who
is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into
remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every
church."
1 Timothy 1:2 "Unto Timothy, <my> own son in the faith:
Grace, mercy, <and> peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord."
Gospel:
Philippians
4:3 "And I entreat thee also, true
yokefellow, help those women which laboured
with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other
my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the
book of life."
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted
Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Philippians 2:23
"Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon
as I shall see how it will go with me."
Philippians 2:24
"But I trust in the /\ Lord /\ that I also myself shall
come shortly." see also Philippians 1:24-25.
I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly:
Philippians 1:13
"So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in
all other <places>;"
Bonds or prison. Nevertheless, Paul shows his faith
that he will be released to go to Philippi and Colosse.
Philemon 22 "But withal prepare
me also a lodging: for I trust that through
your prayers I shall be given unto you."
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MISCELLANEOUS:
CHRISTIANS CAN BECOME SICK, BUT GOD IS DELIVERER {PHILLIPPIANS 2:25-2:30}
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(1) For he longed
after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had
heard that he had been sick. {Philippians 2:26}
(2) For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had
mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I
should have sorrow upon sorrow. {Philippians 2:27}
(3) Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto
death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service
toward me. {Philippians 2:30}
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Philippians 2:25
"Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus,
my brother, and companion in labour, and [ fellowsolder ], but your messenger, and he that
ministered to my wants."
Epaphroditus: His name means
agreeable and handsome. Philippians 4:18 is the only Biblical references.
He came with gifts from Philippi and helped Paul. Paul
is sending him back.
Philippians
4:18 "But I
have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus
the things which were sent from you, an odour
of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing
to God."
See my paper: "Apostles"
for more information on this
subject.
Companion in labour ... fellowsoldier
... your messenger:
2 Corinthians 8:23
"Whether <any do inquire> of Titus, <he is> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <be
inquired of>, <they are> the messengers of the churches,
<and> the glory of Christ." Messenger = ambassador = apostle. See
apostle paper.
Philippians 2:26
"For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye
had heard that he had been sick."
Philippians 2:27 "For
indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but /\
God /\
had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have
sorrow upon sorrow."
He was sick: Christians can get sick, because of their sin,
overworked in Gospel, or God's purpose. God's promises should be exercised to
get them healed.
See my paper: "Why
Do the Righteous Suffer - Book of Job" for more information on this subject.
Matthew 8:17
"That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias
the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare <our>
sicknesses." Esaias = Isaiah
53; Healing is in the atonement.
1 Peter 2:24
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that
we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye
were healed." Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He was whipped for
our infirmities & sicknesses.
James 5:14-15 "Is any
sick among you? let him call for the elders of
the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the
name of the Lord: {15} And the prayer of faith shall save the sick,
and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they
shall be forgiven him." Christians can be sick, but Jesus will heal them
that believe in his healing work of Isaiah 53.
Philippians 2:28
"I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye
may [ rejoice ],
and that I may be the less sorrowful."
Philippians 2:29
"Receive him therefore in the /\ Lord /\ with all gladness; and hold such
in reputation:"
Philippians 2:30
"Because for the work of T Christ T he
was nigh unto death, not regarding his [ life
], to supply your lack of service
toward me."
For work of Christ ... sick unto death ... to supply your service:
A person can be sick from doing the work of Christ. If he does not take
rests, average one day per week.
VI) WARNING AGAINST
JUDAIZERS: {PHILIPPIANS
3:1-4:1}
CONCLUSION: FINALLY
REJOICE IN THE LORD
Philippians 3:1 "Finally, my brethren, [ rejoice ] in the /\
Lord /\.
To write the same things to you, to me indeed <is> not grievous, but for
you <it is> safe." Rejoice: See Philippians 4:4
Philippians 3:2 "Beware of dogs, beware of
evil workers, beware of the concision." Concision =
mutilators for circumcision sake.
WATCH: BEWARE OF
DOGS, BEWARE OF EVIL WORKERS, BEWARE OF THE CONCISION
Beware of dogs: The same thing the Jews called the gentiles.
Matthew 15:26-27 "But he
answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and
cast <it> to dogs. {27} And she said, Truth,
Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters'
table."
THEME OF PHILIPPIANS: WORSHIP
GOD IN SPIRIT & REJOICE IN CHRIST JESUS
Philippians 3:3 "For
we are the circumcision, which worship
/\ God /\ in the
/\ spirit /\, and [ rejoice
] in T Christ T M Jesus M, and have no [ confidence ] in the flesh."
WHAT: WE WORSHIP GOD
IN SPIRIT, REJOICE IN CHRIST, & HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN FLESH
We are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit:
See my paper: "Circumcision"
for more information on this
subject.
John 4:24
"God <is> a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship
<him> in spirit and in truth." CORRECT MEANS OF WORSHIP.
Deuteronomy 30:6 "And the LORD
thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love
the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live."
Romans 2:29
"But he <is> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and
circumcision <is that> of the heart, in the spirit,
<and> not in the letter; whose praise <is> not of men, but of
God."
Ephesians 2:11
"Wherefore remember, that ye <being> in time past Gentiles in the
flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that
which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;" FLESH =
WORKS
Colossians 2:11-17 "In whom
also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in
putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
{12} Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with
<him> through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised
him from the dead. {13} And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened
together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; {14} Blotting
out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was
contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his
cross; {15} <And> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a
show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. {16} Let no man therefore
judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath <days>: {17} Which are a
shadow of things to come; but the body <is> of Christ."
CIRCUMCISION FOR GENTILES SHOULD NOT BE OBSERVED OR FORCED, SINCE JESUS
COMPLETED ALL THE LAW ON THE CROSS.
GENTILE, MAY BE CIRCUMCISED FOR HEALTYH REASONS
IF THEY WISH.
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(1) Though I might also have confidence in the flesh.
If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he
might trust in the flesh, I more: {Philippians 3:4}
(2) Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of
Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the
Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; {Philippians
3:5}
(3) Concerning zeal, persecuting the church;
touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
{Philippians 3:6}
(4) But what things were gain to me, those I
counted loss for Christ. {Philippians 3:7}
(5) Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss
for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I
have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung,
that I may win Christ, {Philippians 3:8}
(6) And be found in him, not having mine own
righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
{Philippians 3:9}
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PAUL'S EXPERIENCES BEFORE HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS:
Philippians 3:4
"Though I might also have [ confidence
] in the flesh. If any other man thinketh
that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:"
Philippians 3:5 "Circumcised
the eighth day, of the stock of Israel,
<of> the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of
the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;"
Circumcised eighth day ... tribe of Benjamin ... touching the law:
See my paper: "Israel
& Jewish People in God's Plan" for more information on this subject.
Genesis 17:10-12 "This
<is> my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy
seed after thee; Every man child
among you shall be circumcised. {11} And ye
shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of
the covenant betwixt me and you. {12} And he that is eight days old
shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he
that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which
<is> not of thy seed."
Pharisees: Legalistic & separatistic
group that kept the laws of Moses (613) and written traditions. They were also
Rabbi’s and teachers of the law in synagogues.
See my paper: "Questions
& Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.
Matthew 15:2 "Why do thy
disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for
they wash not their hands when they eat bread."
Mark 2:16
"And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and
sinners, they said unto his disciples, How
is it that he eateth and drinketh
with publicans and sinners?"
Philippians 3:6
"Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the
righteousness which is in the law, blameless."
Persecuting the church: Jewish zeal not according
to God's word.
Galatians 1:13
"For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews'
religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church
of God, and wasted
it:"
Acts 7:52
"Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which showed before of the
coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and
murderers:"
1 Thessalonians 2:14-15
"For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered
like things of your own countrymen, even as they <have> of the
Jews: {15} Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets,
and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary
to all men:"
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 "That
no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves
know that we are appointed thereunto. {4} For verily, when we were with
you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it
came to pass, and ye know."
See my paper: "Sermon
on the Mount" for more
information on this subject.
Philippians 3:7 "But
what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for T Christ T."
Philippians 3:8 "Yea
doubtless, and I count all things <but>
loss for the excellency of the [ knowledge
] of T
Christ T
M Jesus
M my /\ Lord /\: for /\
whom /\
I have [ suffered ] the loss
of all things, and do count them <but> dung, that I may win T
Christ T,"
Dung = rubbish/refuse
WHY: I COUNT ALL
THINGS LOSS FOR KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST THAT I MAY WIN CHRIST
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CHRISTIAN STEP CENTERED ON JESUS CHRIST {PHILIPPIANS 3:8-3:21}
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(1) Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss
for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I
have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung,
that I may win Christ, {Philippians 3:8}
(2) And be found in him, not having mine own
righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: {Philippians
3:9}
(3) That I may know him, and the power of his
resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made
conformable unto his death; {Philippians 3:10}
(4) If by any means I might attain unto the
resurrection of the dead. {Philippians 3:11}
(5) Not as though I had already attained, either were
already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for
which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. {Philippians 3:12}
(6) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things
which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
{Philippians 3:13}
(7) I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus. {Philippians 3:14}
(8) Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be
thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God
shall reveal even this unto you. {Philippians 3:15}
(9) Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained,
let us walk by the same rule, let us
mind the same thing. {Philippians 3:16}
(10) Brethren, be followers together of me, and
mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. {Philippians
3:17}
(11) (For many
walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that
they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: {Philippians
3:18}
(12) Whose end is destruction, whose God is
their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who
mind earthly things.) {Philippians 3:19}
(13) For our conversation is in heaven; from
whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord
Jesus Christ: {Philippians 3:20}
(14) Who shall change our vile body, that it may be
fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby
he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. {Philippians 3:21}
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All things loss/dung ... know Jesus and win Christ:
Romans 3:1-2 "What
advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit <is
there> of circumcision? {2} Much every
way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles
of God."
Romans 10:1-4 "Brethren, my
heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel
is,
that they might be saved. {2} For I bear them
record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
{3} For they being ignorant of God's righteousness,
and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not
submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. {4} For Christ
<is> the end of the law for righteousness to every one that
believeth."
Philippians 3:9 "And
be found in /\ him /\, not
having mine own righteousness, which is
of the law, but that which is through the [ faith ] of T
Christ T,
the righteousness which is of /\
God /\
by faith:"
WAY: BE FOUND IN
CHRIST, NOT HAVING OUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, BY LAW, BUT BY FAITH
Be found in Him ... not my righteousness, which is of the law ... faith:
See my paper: "True
Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are
all as an unclean <thing>, and all our righteousnesses
<are> as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our
iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore if any man <be> in Christ, <he is> a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold,
all things are become new."
Colossians 2:10
"And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all
principality and power:"
Philippians 3:10
"That I may [ know
] /\
him /\,
and the power of his resurrection, and the
[ fellowship ] of his [ suffering ], being made conformable
unto his death;"
WANT: YOU KNOW
CHRIST IN THE POWER OF HIS SUFFERINGS, DEATH, & RESURRECTION
That I may know Him ... power of His resurrection ... His sufferings:
See my paper: "Resurrection"
for more information on this
subject.
John 17:3 "And this is
life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus
Christ, whom thou hast sent."
Galatians 2:20
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not
I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life
which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved
me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 1:24
"Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that
which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake,
which is the church:"
1 Peter 4:1 "Forasmuch then
as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh 'arm yourselves likewise with
the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from
sin;"
Philippians 3:11 "If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of
the dead."
I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead:
See my paper: "Between
Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He
Accomplish?" for
more information on this subject.
Revelation 20:4-6 "And I
saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and <I
saw> the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for
the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither
his image, neither had received <his> mark upon their foreheads, or
in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
{5} But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were
finished. This <is> the first resurrection. {6} Blessed and holy <is> he that hath part in
the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but
they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a
thousand years." Few resurrected
Philippians 3:12
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that
I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of T Christ T M Jesus M."
WHILE: NOT AS I
ATTAINED OR ALREADY PERFECT, BUT I FOLLOW AFTER TO APPREHEND
Not as I had already attained ... I follow after ... that I may apprehend
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 "Know
ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may
obtain. {25} And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <do it> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an
incorruptible. {26} I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so
fight I, not as one that beateth the air: {27}
But I keep under my body, and bring <it> into subjection: lest
that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself
should be a castaway."
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. {13} There hath no
temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God <is>
faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that
ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear <it>."
1 Thessalonians 2:12 "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you
unto his kingdom and glory."
1 Timothy 6:12
"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses."
2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have
fought a good fight, I have finished <my> course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there
is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing."
Philippians 3:13
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but <this>
one thing <I do>, forgetting those things which are behind,
and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
Philippians 3:14 "I
press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of /\ God /\ in T
Christ T
M Jesus
M." Prize = eternal life with
God
Philippians 3:15
"Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus [ minded ]: and if in
any thing ye be otherwise [ minded ], /\ God /\
shall reveal even this unto you." Perfect = mature
One thing I do, forget past ... reach forward ... price of Christ calling
See my paper: "Salvation
Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 43:25 "I,
<even> I, <am> he that blotteth
out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins."
1 John 1:9 "If we
confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us <our> sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Philippians 3:16
"Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by
the same rule, let us [ mind ] the same
thing." see 2:2.
Let us walk by the same rule:
Colossians
2:6 "As ye have therefore
received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:"
See my paper: "Christian
Growth" for more
information on this subject.
Philippians 3:17
"Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so
as ye have us for an ensample." Mark = note
Philippians 3:18
"(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you
even weeping, <that they are> the enemies of the cross of Christ:"
Walk = life
Philippians 3:19
"Whose end <is> destruction, whose /\
God /\<is their> belly, and
<whose> glory <is> in their shame, who [ mind ] earthly things.)"
Philippians 3:20
"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for
the Saviour, the /\
Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T:"
Our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for savior:
Conversation = citizenship
See my paper: "Jesus
in the Old Testament" for
more information on this subject.
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed
<be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us
with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ:"
Philippians 3:21 "Who
shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his
glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue
all things unto himself."
Who shall change our vile body ... like unto His glorious body:
See my paper: "Body,
Soul, & Spirit" for
more information on this subject.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52
"Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all
sleep, but we shall all be changed, {52} In a moment, in the twinkling
of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead
shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."
Philippians 4:1
"Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my [ joy ] and crown,
so stand fast in the /\ Lord /\, <my> dearly beloved." Paul
had a very close relationship to this church.
WHILE: STAND FAST
IN THE LORD
My joy and crown:
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
"For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of
rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ
at his coming? {20} For ye are our glory and joy."
VII) EXHORTATION:
{PHILIPPIANS 4:2-9}
Philippians 4:2 "I
beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same [ mind ] in the
/\ Lord /\." Same mind & agree
Euodias: Her name means sweet scent
or smell. This is the only Biblical reference.
They be of the same
mind:
1 Corinthians 1:10 "Now I
beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all
speak the same thing, and <that> there be no divisions among you;
but <that> ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the
same judgment." Also see Philippians 2:2
and Philippians 3:16.
Syntyche: Her name means good luck
or fortune. This is the only Biblical reference.
Philippians 4:3 "And
I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the [ gospel ], with Clement
also, and <with> other my [ fellowlabourers ], whose names
<are> in the book of [ life ]."
Woman which laboured with me in the gospel:
Yokefellow = equals. Included in Romans
16 are several women in various ministries also.
Romans 16:1-2 "I commend
unto you Phebe our sister, which is a
servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: {2} That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in
whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also."
Acts 21:9 "And the same man
had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy." One of the
woman ministries was prophesy.
Clement: His name means mild, good, modest, and merciful. This is the
only Biblical reference. He wrote an epistle to Corinthians.
Philippians 4:4 "[ Rejoice
] in the /\ Lord /\ alway: <and> again I say, Rejoice."
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice:
Psalms 16:11
"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence <is> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <there are>
pleasures for evermore."
John 16:24
"Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye
shall receive, that your joy may be full."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in
the Holy Ghost."
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(1) Let your moderation be known unto all men. The
Lord is at hand. {Philippians 4:5}
(2) Be careful for nothing; but
in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God. {Philippians 4:6}
(3) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus. {Philippians 4:7}
(4) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever
things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever
things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and
if there be any praise, think on these things.
{Philippians 4:8}
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Philippians 4:5 "Let
your moderation be [ known ] unto
all men. The /\
Lord /\ <is> at hand."
Let your moderation be know unto all men: Moderation = gentleness
Titus 3:2 "To speak evil of
no man, to be no brawlers, <but> gentle, showing all meekness unto all
men."
James 3:17 "But the wisdom
that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, <and>
easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality,
and without hypocrisy."
Philippians 4:6 "Be
careful for nothing; but in every thing by [ prayer ] and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made [ known ]
unto /\ God /\." Careful for nothing = be anxious
about nothing.
WAY: IN
EVERYTHING IN PRAYER, SUPPLICATION, & THANKSGIVING BY REQUESTS TO GOD
In everything by prayer in thanksgiving let your request be to God:
Ephesians 6:18
"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and
watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
See my paper: "Prayer"
for more information on this
subject.
Philippians 4:7 "And
the peace of /\ God /\, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and [ minds ] through T
Christ T
M Jesus
M." Peace: see Philippians
1:2.
WHY: PEACE OF
GOD KEEP YOUR HEARTS & MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS
See my paper: "Preservation
& Perseverance of the Elect" for more information on this subject.
Peace of God, pass all understanding, keep your hearts in Christ:
Isaiah 26:3 "Thou wilt
keep <him> in perfect peace, <whose> mind <is> stayed
<on thee>: because he trusteth in thee."
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as
the world giveth, give I
unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Ephesians 3:19
"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth
knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness
of God."
CONCLUSION: FINALLY
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever
things are true, whatsoever things
<are> honest, whatsoever things <are> just,
whatsoever things <are> pure, whatsoever things <are> lovely,
whatsoever things <are> of good report; if <there be> any
virtue, and if <there be> any praise, think on these things."
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WANT: WHAT THINGS
ARE TRUE, HONEST, JUST, PURE, GOOD, & LOVELY THINK ON THESE
Whatsoever things are true, just, pure.. think on these things:
2 Peter 1:5-10 "And beside
this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue
knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance;
and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And to
godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. {8}
For if these things be in you, and abound, they
make <you that ye shall> neither <be> barren nor unfruitful
in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {9} But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off,
and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. {10} Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make
your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall
never fall:"
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LIST:
PAUL'S CARES & NEEDS {PHILIPPIANS 4:9-4:13}
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(1) Those things, which ye have both learned,
and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and
the God of peace shall be with you. {Philippians 4:9}
(2) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now
at the last your care of me hath flourished again;
wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
{Philippians 4:10}
(3) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have
learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be
content. {Philippians 4:11}
(4) I know both how to be abased, and I know how
to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full
and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. {Philippians
4:12}
(5) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. {Philippians 4:13}
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Philippians 4:9 "Those
things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard,
and seen in me, do: and the /\
God /\
of peace shall be with you." Paul's example is what we should
follow.
VIII) CONCLUSIONS:
{PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23}
Philippians 4:10
"But I [ rejoiced ] in the Lord
greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye
were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity."
Philippians 4:11
"Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, <therewith> to be content."
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, there to be content:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus concerning you."
1 Timothy 6:8 "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
Philippians 4:12
"I [ know ]
both how to be abased, and I [ know ]
how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full
and to be hungry, both to abound and to [ suffer ]
need."
Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through T Christ T which strengtheneth me."
WAIT: I CAN DO
ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHEN ME
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth
me:
See my paper: "Faith"
for more information on this
subject.
John 15:5 "I am the vine,
ye <are> the branches: He that abideth in me,
and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:
for without me ye can do nothing."
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "And he
said unto me, My grace is sufficient for
thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me. {10} Therefore I take pleasure
in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses
for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
Philippians 4:14
"Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction."
Philippians 4:15
"Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the [ gospel
], when I departed from
Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving,
but ye only."
In the beginning of the gospel:
2
Corinthians 11:8 "I
robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do
you service."
See my paper: "Gospel
in the Genealogy of Adam" for more information on this subject.
No church communicated with me as concerning giving & receiving:
2 Corinthians 8:2-4 "How
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep
poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. {3} For
to <their> power, I bear record, yea, and beyond <their> power
<they were> willing of themselves; {4} Praying us with much
entreaty that we would receive the gift, and <take upon us> the
fellowship of the ministering to the saints."
Philippians 4:16
"For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity."
They sent gifts to Paul at least twice before.
Even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity:
2 Corinthians 9:7 "Every
man according as he purposeth in his heart,
<so let him give>; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for
God loveth a cheerful giver."
Philippians 4:17
"Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to
your account."
Fruit that may abound to your account: Store in heavenly account.
2 Corinthians 5:10 "For we
must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive
the things <done> in <his> body, according to that he hath
done, whether <it be> good or bad."
Philippians 4:18
"But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things <which were sent> from
you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice
acceptable, wellpleasing to /\ God /\."
Epaphroditus: His name means
agreeable and handsome. Philippians has the only Biblical reference. See Philippians 2:25 also.
Philippians
2:25
"Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in
labour, and fellowsoldier,
but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants."
Philippians 4:19
"But my /\ God /\ shall supply
all your need according to his riches in glory by T Christ T M Jesus M."
WHAT: MY GOD
SHALL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEED ACCORDING TO CHRIST RICHES IN GLORY
My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory:
Romans 2:4 "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and
forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God
<is> able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always
having all sufficiency in all <things>, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:20 "Now unto /\ God /\ and our /\ Father /\<be>
glory for ever and ever. Amen."
Philippians 4:21
"Salute every saint in T Christ T M
Jesus M. The brethren which
are with me greet you." Saints: see Philippians 1:1.
Saint in Christ Jesus:
See my paper: "In-Christ"
for more information on this
subject.
Philippians 4:22
"All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household."
Caesar's household = slaves/employees
Philippians 4:23 "The grace of our /\
Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T<be> with you all.
Amen." Grace: see Philippians 1:2.
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