Here’s a look at a common Greek phrase used in Phil. 4:2 concerning Euodia and Syntyche. What did Paul want them to think? Were the women quarrelling?
What was the ‘place of prayer’ in Philippi where some women, including Lydia of Thyatira, had assembled (Acts 16:13-15)? Was it a Jewish ‘prayer-house’?
Here is some background information about the Roman colony of Philippi, the apostle Paul, and his letter to the Philippian church.
Here is a list of the books that have been used in compiling these study notes on Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
Paul’s greeting to the Philippians is similar to those in many of his other letters, except that he greets the church’s leaders, the overseers and deacons.
Does God expect us to be perfect? This week we look at what “fellowship” (koinonia) means, at what “perfection” means, and at Paul’s views on giving.
What was Paul like as a person? How do love and knowledge go together? What did Paul mean by “defence and confirmation”?
Rivalry between Christian ministers is not new or rare. How did Paul feel about ministers who were motivated by ambition and envy?
This week we look at Paul’s courage and his statement, “For me to live is Christ, to die is gain” (Philippians 1:19-27).
In Philippians 1:27-30, Paul writes about the influence of church leaders, the goal of unity, standing firm in the face of opposition, and suffering.
With Jesus’ example in mind, what should be our attitude towards others and our attitude towards ourselves?
The creed Paul quotes in Philippians 2:6-11 expresses the depths of humiliation Jesus Christ endured as well as his ultimate exaltation which results in glorious cosmic and universal worship.
This article looks at what “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” means and what it means to “shine as stars.”
In Philippians, we get to meet a few people associated with the church at Philippi, albeit briefly, people such as Timothy and Epaphroditus.
This article looks at the theme of joy in the Bible, in both Old and New Testaments, including Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
Who were the Judaisers? And what does Paul say about circumcision in Philippians 3?
Paul had a prestigious Jewish heritage but he knew that following the traditions of Judaism would not enable him to gain Christ.
What is the righteousness that comes from God? What does it mean to be justified? What does it mean to be reconciled with God?
What is the “upward call of God in Christ” mentioned in Philippians 3:14? Is it heaven or something different?
Paul regarded his goal of spiritual maturity as something all Christians should aim for.
Paul refers to the Day of Christ three times in his letter to the Philippians. What is the Day of Christ? Are you looking forward to this Day?
Women and men ministered together in the Philippian church. Who were these ministers?
In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul tells the Christians in Philippi to be “anxious for nothing”, and he provides the antidote for worry and anxiety.
Our attitude towards wealth and financial security can be a powerful force in our lives and might be an area that God needs to work on.
This short entry looks at Paul’s closing greetings and blessing. It also looks briefly at Nero who may have been Emperor when Paul wrote Philippians.
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