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Introduction to Philippians
The Author:
Paul
Personal pronouns “I,” “me,” and “my”Paul and Timothy sent salutations “Servants”
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The Recipients:
“Saints”“Elders”“Deacons”
“To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons” (1:1)
}. The Local Church
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The Time and Place of Writing:
From prison in Rome about 61-63 A.D
“In my chains [bonds]” (1:7, 13, 14)“To the whole palace guard (1:13) “Of Caesar’s household” (4:22)
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The History:
Philippi
Paul first visited the city on his second journeyHe converted Lydia and her household (Acts
16:14,15)Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into
prisonThen, he converted the jailor and his household
This is the first recorded instance of the gospel being preached in Europe
Lydia was probably the first European convert
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The City:
Philippi
Founded by Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great
Later, it became a Roman colony founded by Augustus
A foremost city of that part of MacedoniaThe city was on the main road from Rome
to Asia; about nine miles from the Aegean Sea
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Introduction to Philippians
The History:
Philippi
Paul first visited the city on his second journeyHe converted Lydia and her household (Acts
16:14,15)Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into
prisonThen, converted the jailor and his household
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The Church:
At Philippi
“My joy and crown” (4:1)Thirteen times “joy” or “rejoice” is usedNot rebuked, but rather complimentedThey appreciated the gospel Paul brought to
them Provided for his support on several occasions
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The Overview
Chapter ONE:
1. Perseverance in good works 1:5-7 2. Attraction to “excellent” things 1:8-11 3. Boldness in spreading the word of God 1:12-18 4. Responsiveness to and appreciation for
God’s workers 1:19-26 5. Willingness to sacrifice for the cause of
Christ 1:27-30
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The Overview
Chapter TWO:
1. Unity among members 2:1-42. Personal humility in each member 2:5-113. Desire to serve as God’s agents to worldly
men. 2:12-184. Respect for God’s servants for their works’
sake. 2:19-30
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The Overview
Chapter THREE:
1. Vigilance about true and false teachers 3:1-11
2. Eagerness to follow appropriate examples 3:12-16
3. Refusal to follow inappropriate examples 3:17-21
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The Overview
Chapter FOUR:
1. Attention to commendable attitudes 4:1-72. Concern for personal growth 4:8-93. Liberality in supporting the Lord’s work 4:10-
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