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THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS Introduction

THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS Introduction. Background of the Book. Written by Paul- Philippians 1:1

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THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS Introduction

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  1. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS Introduction

  2. Background of the Book • Written by Paul- Philippians 1:1 • From prison, probably from Rome – Acts 28:20, 29-30 cf. Philippians 1:1 – a bondservantPhil. 1:7 – in my chainsPhil. 1:13 – the palace guard, that his chains were in Christ (4:22)Phil. 1:16 – some preach supposing to add affliction to his chains

  3. Background of the Book • Written to the saints at Philippi - 1:1 • Philippi, a prominent city in Macedonia.A Roman colony – with Roman citizenship. They valued their citizenship

  4. Background of the Book • The church at Philippi - 1:1 • Addressed to the saints at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. • Acts 16 records its establishment

  5. Background of the Book • The church at Philippi - Acts 16 • 16:6-10 – the “Macedonian call” • 16:11-15 – Lydia and he household are baptized. Paul and Silas stay in her house. • 16:16-34 – Jailed and conversion of the jailer • 16:35-40 – they depart. • Acts 20:6 – on way to Jerusalem, 3 preaching trip

  6. The Book of Philippians • A thank you for their fellowship and concerns – a personal letter - shared fellowship Philippians 1:3-7, 4:14-17- assurance that he is doing ok – 1:12- Epaphroditus – 2:25-30- Personal admonitions – 4:2-3

  7. The Book of Philippians • Joy and peace in Christ– though in prison, Paul expresses joy.Joy and peace – a mindset! • JoyPhilippians 1:4 – prayers with joy1:25 – their progress and joy of faith2:2 - Paul’s joy and unity4:1 – they were Paul’s joy and crown

  8. The Book of Philippians • Joy and peace in Christ • RejoicePhilippians 1:18 – that Christ is preached2:16-18 – (3x) they rejoice with each other2:28 – their rejoicing seeing their brethren3:1, 4:4 – rejoice in the Lord 3:3 – we rejoice in Christ

  9. The Book of Philippians • Joy and peace in Christ • Glad (3x) that Christ is preachedPhilippians 2:17-18 – glad and rejoice 2:29 – Epaphroditus sent back • Peace(3x) 1:2, 4:7,9 – the peace of God

  10. The Book of Philippians • A call to sacrifice and suffering • Being a Christian is not freedom from troubles • Philippians 1:12, 2:17, 3:3-11 – he gave it all up for Christ • 2:5-8 – Christ suffered leaving us an example • 1:27-28 – stand fast and not terrified by your adversaries

  11. The Book of Philippians • The mind of a Christian • The mind is where change begins • Philippians 1:27, 2:2 – with one mind, like minded • 2:5- the mind of Christ in us • 2:20 – Timothy, like minded, who cares • 3:15– a determined mind • 3:19 – an earthly mind • 4:2 – same mind • 4:8 – think on these things

  12. The Book of Philippians • In the book of Philippians we find: • Philippians 1:21-24 – Christ is: the PURPOSE of my life • 2:5-8 - the PATTERN of my life • 3:13-14 – the PRIZE of my life • 4:12-13– the POWER of my life

  13. What is your source of joy?

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