Book of philippians 3 commentary

Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. He cautions them against judaizing seducers and proposes his own example. Shows that christians are the true circumcision, who worship god in the spirit, 3. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. You can find the best commentary on philippians for. This was the first singlebook commentary i read, and it was a pleasure reading silvas commentary on philippians. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. 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 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.

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. They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the. So the crucial thing i want to remind you about is that you must. 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. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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 chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. And that himself had more reason to trust in the flesh than any of the jews, 46.

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. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 2. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. 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. 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. Paul is not saying here that he desires sexual intimacy with christ, but that he greatly desires spiritual intimacy with him. Philippians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of christ. 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 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Paul then calls the believers to imitate him philippians 3. How paul wants the philippians to live with each other. 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. God wants his children to experience joy and to rejoice in christ in. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of philippians on page 16531655 of the jeremiah study bible. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.

To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb. 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. He is committed to the goal of the calling of christ jesus philippians 3. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. Bishop lightfoot suggests the exhortation to unity in philippians 2. For learning, he was a pharisee, brought up at the feet of gamaliel, an eminent doctor of the law. 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. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. Philippians 2 humble living in light of jesus humble example a.

For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. All mature believers are to live this way philippians 3. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philippians ivp new testament commentary book 11. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility. Read philippians 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Philippians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. The apostle cautions the philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. He does not focus on the past, but on the future philippians 3. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Philippians 3 kjv finally, my brethren, rejoice in the. Paul preached a gospel of grace, teaching that sinners through no activity of. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was. He longs after a conformity to christ in his death, and presses onward. 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. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. At times, the bible uses to know as a euphemism for sexual intimacy. The apostle exhorts the philippians to rejoice in the lord, 1.

The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. 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. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so.

Constables notes on philippians 3 no serious question about the pauline authorship of this epistle arose until the nineteenth century. 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. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. Dogs, for their malice against the faithful professors of the gospel of christ, barking at. Study philippians 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better.