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Christ In The Church

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Introduction to Philippians

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Philippians

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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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Rome

Philippi

Jerusalem

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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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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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Philippians

THE GOSPEL IN THE CHURCH