50. Philippians
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50. Philippians (The Choice: Vol.1)
Paul (Joyful in Chains) Category: Endurance in prison with joy Could avoid: Stop preaching and avoid imprisonment.“As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard… that I am in chains for Christ.” (Philippians 1:13)Cross-Refs: Acts 28:16, 30; 2 Timothy 2:9. Chose: Rejoiced in Christ, even in hardship.“Now…
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50. Philippians (The Choice: Vol.2)
Selfish Ambition and Rivalry Category: Failure of humility Could endure: Preach Christ out of love.“The former preach Christ out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.” (Philippians 1:16)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 13:4–5; Galatians 5:13. Chose wrongly: Preached Christ out of envy and rivalry.“It is…
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6. Imitating Christ’s Humility and Exaltation: Ethical Exhortations in Philippians
Introduction In Philippians, Paul presents Jesus as the humble yet exalted Messiah and calls believers to imitate this model. This article explores how Christ’s incarnation, obedience, and exaltation form the ethical foundation for Christian community life and witness. 1. The Christ Hymn: Humility in Incarnation 2. Obedience to Death and…
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9. The Church Called to Imitate Christ: Humility and Mission in Philippians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Philippians emphasizes the church’s calling to imitate the Messiah’s humility and exaltation. This article examines how Paul connects Christ’s self-emptying and lordship with the ethical and missional life of the Christian community. 1. The Model of Christ’s Humility 2. Exaltation and Lordship as Motivation 3.…
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Philippians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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50. Philippians (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippians (1:3–11) Paul’s Personal Circumstances (1:12–26) Exhortations (1:27—2:18) Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel (1:27–30) Following the Servant Attitude of Christ (2:1–18) Paul’s Associates in the Gospel (2:19–30) Timothy (2:19–24) Epaphroditus (2:25–30) Warnings against Judaizers and Antinomians (3:1—4:1) Against Judaizers or Legalists…
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50. Philippians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philippians – addressed to the Christian community in the Roman colony of Philippi• Definition: A personal and joyful epistle written by Paul to encourage unity, humility, perseverance in suffering, and continued partnership in the Gospel 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the…
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50. Philippians (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Philippians 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…