This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentaries for philippians chapter 3 the philippians affairsagain. Book of james commentary easy english free download as pdf file. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Verses 3 and 5 mean that he thanks god for two things. Alright, so any time you study a book of the bible its critical that you check out the background info first. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Philippians 3 finally, my brethren, rejoice in the lord. He had helped paul to spread the gospel as a son helps his father. There are also ideas for what to do, and the meaning of some difficult words. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. If you are looking for more of a devotional commentary or a more simple one just to help you understand the text better, then thielman may be a. 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. Heaven is the true home of christians philippians 3. Philippians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. This exegetical gem summarizes the key points in plain english for almost any pastor or teacherstudent to use. It was a plea unknown to the legalist, who must necessarily focus on his own performance and status to find some kind of peace with god.
Indeed, too many people have too often read pauls words as an example of christian superiority over judaism. Finally rather, not with the notion of time, but making a transition to. Even paul himself wanted to know god better philippians 3. Philippians 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Alternative interpretations are listed, with the names of those commentaries or translations that support each view. Book of james commentary easy english acts of the apostles. If you are looking for more of a devotional commentary or a more simple one just to help you understand the text better, then thielman may be a better option.
Christ is worth more than everything philippians pauls letter to the philippians easyenglish bible letter of joy philippians a commentary by hilda bright a leader writes to new christians. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus. Some translations say that paul thanks god because the christians at philippi think about him. As philippians would eagerly await a visit from the emperor in rome, even more so should christians eagerly await the coming of. Philippians 3 bible commentary john darbys synopsis.
Philippians 3 easy english bible easy 1 now, my christian friends, i want to say this to you. Numerous links to louwnida and the bauer lexicon are also included. Justification by faith daily portion 10325 the failure of the jews daily portion 10311. The philippians were thus to walk together, and to mark those who followed the apostles example. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to. That i may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, if, by any means, i may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Fantastic book for a deep, methodical study of philippians. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Philippians matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the lord that is, in the lord jesus. The word worship is the translation of the greek word referring to the service of. They did not deny that jesus was the messiah, or that his gospel was the power of.
Oct 02, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Now that the basic matters are in handreporting on his own situation, appealing to the philippians to get theirs in better order, and informing them as to whats nextpaul returns once more to their affairs. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. To write pan the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you nasb. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Matthew, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. How do these improper attitudes hinder unity in a congregation. Explain how these attitudes will promote unity in a congregation.
Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. An exegetical summary of philippians presents a summary of information and opinions from various commentaries and translations, discussing the interpretation of the greek text of philippians. Philippians 3 commentary that paul was blameless in regard to the law is indeed a remarkable claim when one considers the minutiae of pharisaic legislation. Mar 01, 2017 fantastic book for a deep, methodical study of philippians. I would highly recommend it as first choice for any pastor. The idea here is, that it is the duty of christians to rejoice in the lord jesus christ. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. The first studies in this little book tell us why paul went to philippi. An exegetical summary of philippians logos bible software. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more. Greetings from paul and timothy, servants of jesus christ. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. To understand the beginning of chapter 2, we need to look first at chapter 1.
But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. Philippians 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. But more importantly paul did not keep the law perfectly in gods eyes ro 7. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1.
Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. Has been great for both my daily reading as well as for helping guide discussion for a bible study i lead. Verses 1 3 it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to keep up the law of moses, and mix the observances of it with the doctrine of christ and his institutions. Verse 3 in this chapter, paul uses the word secret 4 times verses 3, 5, 6 and 9. Explore pauls letter to the philippians easyenglish bible. In order to have unity, what should not motivate our conduct 2. Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the lord. There is a significant contrast between the citizens of earth as described in philippians 3. Highly recommend this book and the others in the series i have read so far romans, galatians, daniel. The book of philippians is in the bibles new testament. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. I was full of selfconfidence, but now i confidently regard all that as rubbish, and christ as my righteousness, my salvation. But it is most remarkable among christians for this epistle, which was written. There is, likewise, little direct theological instruction, also with one momentous exception.
But he also thanks god for their spiritual help as they pray for him. 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. If someone else supposes he can put confidence in the flesh, i more so. Verses it seems the church of the philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to keep up the law of moses, and mix the observances of it with the doctrine of christ and his institutions. Philippians 1 philippians 2 philippians 3 philippians 4 he cautions them against judaizing seducers ver.
Philippians 3 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Verse 3 paul emphasises his personal faith by saying my god. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Philippians 3 kjv finally, my brethren, rejoice in the. In many religions, only those who belong can understand. 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. Philippians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Messages for the christians in philippi philippians 4. Yet he carefully deals with the exegetical issues so that one gains insight from nuances of the greek text. He begins the chapter with warnings against these seducers. However, these truths are not just for a few chosen people. Philippians 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the.
This commentary rightly deserves to be near the top of the list of philippians commentaries. For example, in philippians 3 bruce gives footnotes for the term translated as refuse or dung in most versions. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by john wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. Philippians 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. For the rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the lord and continue to rejoice that. And, of course, this present epistle returns thanks for a gift sent by the hand of epaphroditus while paul was in rome during his first imprisonment. There was a period of 3 or 4 months before the new ruler, albinus.
Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. It does not seem to display much respect toward judaism. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility of law. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Philippians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Philippians 3 finally, my brothers, rejoice in the lord. Philippians 3 commentary the philippians affairsagain. Timothy had visited philippi on more than one occasion acts 19. January 18, 2015 pressing for progress pastor howardjohn wesley duration. Epistle to the philippians simple english wikipedia, the.