A map of philippi and surrounding regions the city of philippi and the origin of the church there the city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. Baylor university truett seminary address and greeting 1. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. Longterm intent is to post at least one outline for every chapter of the bible. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. The epistle to the philippians is the answer of paul to their communication and the coming of epaphroditus.
Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. You all is not only a good southern idiom, but it includes all the saints in philippi none are left out. Greeting, thanksgiving, and prayer for the philippians php 1. A plea for euodia and syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord 2 3. Philippi was named after philip ii of macedon, who was the father of alexander the great. Philippians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Paul has been given reason to rejoice by the churchs kind treatment of him, most recently evidenced in a gift sent by epaphroditus.
The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Outline of the book of philippians getting acquainted with philippi in bible history during the years 50 through 54 ad paul embarks on his second apostolic tour. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome.
At the time this paper was written, i had done some. These outlines are, to the best of my knowledge, original materials. Throughout this letter, paul is encouraging the people of philippi to live out lives that are obedient god and that are uplifting to one another. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. These general thoughts, or seeds, for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the spirits leading. Sermon outlines from the book of philippians sermon. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Pauls command for the philippians to be unified in one mind and purpose is based on their personal experience of certain spiritual realities and the humble attitude of seeking others first.
Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. You would love to be the church receiving this letter. Content is intended to be mostly devotional in nature, although doctrine may slip in. An alliterated outline for the chapters of the bible. Getting acquainted with philippi in bible history during the years 50 through 54 ad paul embarks on his second apostolic tour.
Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. An outline of philippians chapter 3 when taking up a chapter in the word of god it is appropriate to remind ourselves of the character and broad construction of the book in which it is found. Settlers from the nearby island of thasos seized the area. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy. By understanding and devoting ourselves to gods calling and purpose for our lives, we are able to live above the worlds reach and like the apostle please our lord, strengthen our brethren, witness to the lost and find personal fulfillment as christ carries out his purposes through. The epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of life summary paul begins his epistle with his customary salutation followed by an expression of.
Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. The words rejoice, rejoicing, or joy are used seventeen times in the books four brief chapters. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. Sermon outlines from the book of philippians provides sixteen comprehensive sermon outlines from the book of philippians. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Under house arrest as a prisoner in rome, yet full of joy and thankfulness, paul wrote to encourage his fellow servants living in philippi. In 356 bce, however, philip ii of macedon, the father of. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Philippi was in an area of greek or thracian control until gold was discovered at a nearby mountain. Paul sent the other three prison epistlesephesians, colossians, and philemonby the hand of tychicus, as their destinations were near one another. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. This is the 1st sermon in a series of sermons to follow on the new testament book of philippians.
We hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. There are sixteen 16 comprehensive sermon outlines now available from the book of philippians. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early church fathers such as polycarp and irenaeus. The epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. Prefaced with an exhortation to stand fast in the lord 1 2. Sermon outlines from the book of philippians provides sixteen comprehensive sermon outlines from the book of philippians sermon outlines from the book of philippians. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. As such the references were only current at the time of writing. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. Philippians is one of pauls shortest letters and one of the smallest books in the new testament but there are such powerful teachings in this little dynamo.
Of the four prison epistles, paul likely wrote philippians last, near the end of his roman imprisonment in ad 61 or 62. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Where appropriate, acknowledgement is given for inspirtation. Overview outline taken from talk through the bible notes 1. A roman colony, philippi was situated in macedonia, or currentday northern greece. A sermon on the whole book of philippians could easily take the form of a biographical sermon on paul and his imprisonment and his relations with the philippian church. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. To praise and encourage the philippians for their progress and example and to warn of the dangers that could erode the strength and purpose of their church. Philippians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. Outline of philippians we hope this outline of philippians will help you as you endeavor to study gods letter to you. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible.
Paul and silas travel through galatia and meet timothy in lystra, circumcise him and take him along as a traveling companion cf. This page helps the reader of the bible see the structure and outline of the new testament book of philippians. He then shares several key things on how to do this. The words rejoice, rejoicing, or joy are used seventeen times in the book s four brief chapters. With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Book of philippians outline summary online bible nwt. The chapters of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, harold willmington. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1.
The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c. Of all the letters paul wrote, this letter to the philippians reveals pauls inner most feelings and personality. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push against gods desires as revealed in each passage, and how jesus can help us to embrace his desires. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. Two books suggest possible titles and offer materials for preaching on paul. Book of philippians, two outlines living beyond the worlds reach philippians outline by paul j. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god.
It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. The book of philippians paul writes a thankyou note to the believers at philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on christian unity. The book of philippians was written in approximately a.
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