Philippians 4 12-14 commentary on the book

Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church. If the philippians did as paul had instructed, not only would they have had the peace of god, but the god of peace would have also been with them. Pauls concern is unity in the church, which can only arise once we recognize our redemption as coworkers for the lord, giving us a spirit of gentleness, and thereby turning our sight from earthly matters that lead to petty squabbles, derision, and anxiety. However, they exorcised a slave girl of her spirit of divinationthus depriving her owners of a source of income. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Everywhere and in all things i have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to. Philippians 4 verse by verse bible study expository. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.

The secret for contentment in every situation is to focus on the. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. 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.

Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Continuing our bible study quiz, we look at philippians chapters 3 and 4. So he combines his thanks with this valuable lesson on the secret for contentment. I know how to get along with humble means, and i also know how to live in prosperity.

We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Epaphroditus was willing to pay a visit to the philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had sorrowed for him when he was sick. Rather they help you to learn the message of the scripture. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. Philippians blueprint for joyful living february 11, 2001 by rev.

Read introduction to philippians i know how to be abased, and i know how to abound. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Youve heard it quoted at basketball games, youve seen it decorating peoples homes, youve watched as professional football players use it to claim their wins. In any and every circumstance, i have learned the secret of facing plenty and b hunger, abundance and c need. Those things that were gain to me, i counted loss for the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ, my lord, for whom i suffered the loss of all things and do count them as refuse, that i may win christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith of christ, the righteousness which is of god by him.

The high callingmeditations on st pauls letter to the philippians j h jowett. Can death be viewed in any other way than as a defeat. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. John eadies commentary on galatians, ephesians, colossians and philippians. I know what it is to be in need, and i know what it is to have plenty. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. 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.

Sep 21, 2015 pastor keith kirkpatrick of journey church in bend oregon shares part 2 of a series through the book of philippians. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Even though he had been in a very difficult situation 4. Philippians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In retaliation, those owners persuaded the civil magistrates that paul and silas were. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. These four verses admonish us on what god expects of us as the child in our relationship with him. Paul continues his expression of thanks to the philippian believers with a reminder that he was not saying these words because he needed more from them.

After telling his audience that hes experienced both poverty and affluence, the apostle paul writes these wellknown words. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Key to this process is understanding that everything, major and minor, is under gods sovereignty. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.

Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The nature of true christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their. This commentary has been through advanced checking. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. This is one of paul s shortest letters and one of the smallest books in the new testament but there are such powerful teachings in this little dynamo. What amazes me most is the concentration, dedication and focus that is needed to even make it into the olympics. Thomas watson has the following introduction from his highly recommended especially if you are virtually immobilized by anxiety book on one.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. Jun 25, 2019 the joy of the christian experience is the dominant theme running through the book of philippians. Sample exegesis paper 3 reevaluation of values and hawthorne is most probably right to say that any conjunction, however strong, may serve to only weaken the radicalness of this change in his outlook. Many of us have seen some variation of these words in. Philippians 4 verse by verse bible study expository preaching regencyoldschool. Having written of the great things he had learned, that it might not be attributed to his proud conceit, or give occasion to any others vanity to boast, as he had recourse before to the divine efficiency to will and do, philippians 2. Study philippians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. You can find the best commentary on philippians for. 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. These general thoughts, or seeds, for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the spirits leading. This is the secret of all the joy in the philippian epistle.

Shine with joy as you live by faith gods word for you book 18 kindle edition by lawson, steven. That when you see him again you may rejoice philippians 2. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same spirit, we are brethren. Even though paul was confident in gods provision for his needs, he expressed thanks to his readers for their concern.