They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. For learning, he was a pharisee, brought up at the feet of gamaliel, an eminent doctor of the law. Read philippians 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. I agreed with his exegesis and interpretation at least 9 times out of 10, and my handful of disagreements with him spurred greater mental effort on my part when preparing sermons on philippians.
Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. This was the first singlebook commentary i read, and it was a pleasure reading silvas commentary on philippians. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul is not saying here that he desires sexual intimacy with christ, but that he greatly desires spiritual intimacy with him. He is committed to the goal of the calling of christ jesus philippians 3. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a. All mature believers are to live this way philippians 3. Life in christ click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission philippians charles swindoll chart on right side of page do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself do not merely look out for.
And that himself had more reason to trust in the flesh than any of the jews, 46. The apostle cautions the philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. He does not focus on the past, but on the future philippians 3. Bishop lightfoot suggests the exhortation to unity in philippians 2. But that he counted all things loss for christ, 711. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. Philippians chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Philippians 3 kjv finally, my brethren, rejoice in the. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey.
Although this is translated faith in christ by many versions and translations, it would be just as correct to translate knowledge of christ philippians 3. To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. He longs after a conformity to christ in his death, and presses onward. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Philippians 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. So the crucial thing i want to remind you about is that you must. 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. He wants to be so close to him that he experiences the same level of life as jesus dideven to the point of suffering or dying as he died, if that is necessary to be made like.
A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The next step is to enter your payment information. At times, the bible uses to know as a euphemism for sexual intimacy. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. He told the philippians to note those who so walk in the way he spoke of, and he noted that the philippians had us as a pattern instead of saying that paul was the only pattern. Paul then calls the believers to imitate him philippians 3. Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. This commentary will proceed according to the conviction that while there is some disjunction in the letter it is nonetheless a literary whole and makes good sense as such.
Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. For many of us, especially those from deeply religious but essentially observant backgrounds, this must become our story as well, or the gospel for which paul. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians ivp new testament commentary book 11 kindle edition by fee, gordon d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The apostle exhorts the philippians to rejoice in the lord, 1.
Constables notes on philippians 3 no serious question about the pauline authorship of this epistle arose until the nineteenth century. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for.
Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Discover practical insights into the book of philippians. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Shows that christians are the true circumcision, who worship god in the spirit, 3. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Philippians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of christ. You can find the best commentary on philippians for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philippians ivp new testament commentary book 11. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility.
Therefore if there is any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any affection and mercy, a. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Dogs, for their malice against the faithful professors of the gospel of christ, barking at. Paul preached a gospel of grace, teaching that sinners through no activity of. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. The christian life is especially like the longer races where the runner must sustain a winning frame of mind over a longer period of time. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. The book of philippians was written in approximately a.
Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of philippians on page 16531655 of the jeremiah study bible. 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. Study philippians 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. God wants his children to experience joy and to rejoice in christ in. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more.
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