Historical background of the book of philippians

Philippians introduction background from the book of acts. Background study of 1 peter first peter belongs to that section of the new testament known as the general epistles or catholic epistles. The historical background of first corinthians preaching source. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. These three volumes guide readers through each book of the new testament versebyverse while exploring the historical, cultural, and economic setting of the new testament writings. Consequently, this factor plays a larger role in the interpretation of some books of the new. By reading through the book you are able to see each and every theme.

In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. A list of significant biblical dates to provide a framework for the flow of biblical history. This city was located in a plain east of mount pangaeus between the. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. It is evident that paul wrote the letter from prison see 1.

Many of the philippians were retired military men who had been given land in the vicinity and who in turn served as a military presence in this frontier city. Philippians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The degree of significance is determined by the extent to which the document deals with the specific problems of a particular situation. As it is expected, the book of acts has a similar literary style as the gospel of luke because it is the second volume of lukes account. Ad 150 says that paul, when absent from you, wrote you letters php. The style is abrupt and discontinuous, his fervor of affection leading him to pass rapidly from one theme to another philippians 2. It was located on a fertile plain in the highlands about ten miles northwest of the port city neapolis.

Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ bible. To begin with, the epistle to the ephesians may be improperly titled, which creates a difficulty in its opening verses. The bible commentary and notes series hosted on is designed to help pastors and bible teachers study the bible in its proper historical and literary context. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1.

Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. This section includes james, t he petrine epistles, the johannine epistles, and jude some would classify hebrews here as well. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. The resounding theme in colossians is the preeminence and sufficiency of christ in all things. The church at philippi was founded by the apostle paul on his second missionary journey in a. Some of these who are recorded in the book of acts were lydia and her family and an unnamed philippian jailer and his family acts 16.

In it, paul freely expresses his fond affection for the philippians in view of their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the. Not that i am speaking of being in need oux hoti kath husteresin lego, 59 demonstrates that paul is making a clarification of some kind. Introduction to the book of philippians clover sites. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Philippians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The historical setting of philippi and the philippians is a look at the time period of paul and all the women that served him all in the name of jesus christ. The city of philippi and the origin of the church there. Anderson dates the epistle to the same time circa ad 61 but places. Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. 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. Pdf a background study on the book of philippians nathaniel b.

Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the philippian believers. It was an important communication and trade center, located at the junction of the great egnatian way and the road leading north to the danube. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. The historical setting of philippi and the philippians. Two women, euodias and syntyche, are mentioned as having erred in this respect philippians 4. The city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Philippians introduction commentary commentary critical. In 356 bce, however, philip ii of macedon, the father of. The city was founded by phillip ii, the father of alexander the great. Paul ministered at philippi during his second missionary journey, spending about three months in the city. Introduction to the book of philippians 12 philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Biblical literature the letter of paul to the philippians. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Background paper on the epistle to the philippians the city of philippi the city of philippi was located in modern macedonia, which is north of greece.

Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. The book of philippians has many recurring themes through out the book. All of this reading should enable you to write a 12 page section on the historical, cultural, and literary background of your passage. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Death grip a study in philippians historical background. Examine the historical, cultural, and literary background. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. This epistle is called pros philippesious, to the philippians. Knowing history can help us to understand the importance of certain events that have touched our lives. 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. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippians. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the christians in philippi, probably from rome c.

Hey everyone, today we are doing something a little different. Aug 19, 2016 today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. The book of philippians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. The historical background of first corinthians preaching. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international bible. Thessalonica was a bustling seaport city at the head of the thermaic gulf see map, p. Each packet in this series contains important background information on a specific biblical booksuch as authorship, date, setting, and book outlinesas well as indepth versebyverse commentary on each. The joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through 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 apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1.

This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. Mar 30, 2016 paul moves from expressing his understanding of the historical background behind the philippian gift, where he assures them that he understands their plight, to describing his own situation. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between. Paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods holy people in christ jesus at philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. The book of philippians and its themes welcome to rev. The book of ephesians survey and outline introduces, through with maps, outlines and graphics, the background of ephesians and the book of ephesians major themes. The writing of a letter in ancient times was a special thing, yet it seems the estimation of what a letter is has escaped the modern person.

Negative critics are usually content to let most of the book to stand as a unit and concede a historical background for the information given. Some of the most obvious themes are joy, the role of the mind, the mind of christ, and humility by encompassing your mentality on christ. It was a prosperous roman colony, which meant that the citizens of philippi were also citizens of the city of. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3. The church can thank phillip and his son alexander for establishing the greek empire, which gave way. A major problem they often imagine is centered in the salvation prophecies e.

More than any other church, the believers in philippi offered paul material support for his ministry 2 corinthians 8. To thank the philippians for their solidarity with him while he was in prison and to encourage them to unity and humble service toward each other in christ. Luke records in acts that paul spent two years in ephesus see acts 19. The background of the thessalonian church is found in ac 17. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believers heavenly citizenship. Most scholars believe that a roman imprisonment fits the context of pauls life and acts best. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Paul was the author of philippians, he names himself and his style and personality shows through. Born with the name saul meaning asked for, given the name paul meaning small. This section includes james, t he petrine epistles, the johannine epistles, and jude some would classify hebrews here as. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. Paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. He was on house arrest, free to talk but not free to go.

The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the. Thanksgiving and prayer i thank my god every time i remember you. Philippians 1 paul and timothy, servants of christ. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles. Background to the book of philippians first century philippi in pauls time philippi was an important city in the roman province of macedonia. An understanding of historical background is essential in the interpretation of any document, biblical or otherwise. There is, likewise, little direct theological instruction, also with one momentous exception. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed.

Philippians intro to philippians biblica the international bible. A chart showing the basic timeline and storyline of the bible with significant people and writings noted. The apostle paul did not write philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with galatians and colossians. Background of the book of colossians 1 who is considered the author of the book and why. Philippians introduction background from the book of. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in his own letters. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. In its present canonical form philippians is, according to several scholars, a later collection of fragments of the correspondence of paul with the congregation in philippi that was founded by paul himself. If the book of philippians were written from rome the traditionally held view. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located.

Since it is primarily a practical letter, philippians contains little historical material there are no old testament quotes, apart from the momentous treatment of pauls spiritual autobiography 3. Both acts and colossians provide important background information that elucidate the problems that paul and the early branches of the church faced. Apr 10, 2018 the book of philippians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 50 duration. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a.

Philippians 2 background information with maps and images. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. In all my prayers for all of you, i always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Regardless of the literary unity of the letter, scholars agree that the material. There are different ways to divide the book of acts. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it.

Historical background it was originaly called krenides in 356 bc it was. Paul encourages the philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve god and one another. A study in philippians historical background 1 during his second missionary journey, paul visited the town of philippi where several people heard the gospel message and accepted christ as their savior. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. Intro to philippians biblica the international bible society.

The bible knowledge background commentary is a powerful reference work that will enhance broader new testament commentaries. Overview of the book of philippians reformed answers to. Historical and cultural context of scripture general. The church at philippi was the first church paul founded in macedonia. Today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. Constables notes on philippians 3 no serious question about the pauline authorship of this epistle arose until the nineteenth century. There is no guarantee that a specific passage will have important elements in each of these categories, but there will definitely be at least general historical, cultural, or literary aspects to your passage. Biblical literature biblical literature the letter of paul to the philippians.