Philippians Category 1
How often do words like joy, joyful, rejoice, enjoy, glad, appear in Philippians chapters 1 and 2?
At least ten times (Philippians 1:4,18,25,26, 2:2,16,17,18,28,29).
What did Paul expect God to do with the good work begun in Philippi? (Philippians 1:6)
(Philippians 1:6) He would bring it to completion.
Name some things in which the Philippians shared with Paul (Philippians 1:5,7,29-30)
(Philippians 1:5,7,29-30) The gospel, grace, suffering.
For what benefits did Paul want to be with the Philippians?
(Philippians 1:24-26) Their progress and joy of faith, and an abundance of confidence.
Who are named as bondservants of Christ (Philippians 1:1)?
(Philippians 1:1) Paul and Timothy.
What kind of love did Paul have in his heart for the Philippians? (Philippians 1:8)
(Philippians 1:8) A Christ-like longing and affection.
How did God turn Paul's imprisonment and sufferings to advantage? (Philippians 1:12-14,20)
(Philippians 1:12-14,20) Gospel progressed, govenor's palace and guards heard it, brethren emboldened, Christ exalted.
What kind of a world do Christians live in, and how do they fit into it?
(Philippians 2:15) Christians live in a perverse and crooked world.
What special servants were included in the church at Philippi? Philippians 1:1)
(Philippians 1:1) Overseers and deacons
List the qualities Paul prayed the Philippians might have to the glory of God (Philippians 1:9-11)
(Philippians 1:9-11) Abounding love, real knowledge, all discernment, excellence, sincerity, blamelessness, fruitfulness.
What would the prayers of the Philippians accomplish?
(Philippians 1:19) Paul's deliverance one way or another.
Whose interests would you serve first, second, and last, out of yourself, others, and Jesus Christ?
Philippians 2:1-5) Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last,
What terms are used in chapter one to describe church members? (Philippians 1:1,12)
(Philippians 1:1,12) Saints and brethren
What win-win situation was Paul in, because he was a Christian?
(Philippians 1:21-24) There would be gain whether he lived or died.
How many names are above the name that Jesus holds?
(Philippians 2:9-10) None. He has the name which is above every name.
What kind of conduct was expected of the Philippians?
(Philippians 1:27) Conduct in a manner befitting the gospel.
Paul often remembered and gave thanks for the Philippians. Why? (Philippians 1:3-5)
(Philippians 1:3-5) He was thankful for their continued fellowship in the gospel.
In what forms did Jesus exist? (Philippians 2:6-7)
In the form of God, and in the form of man.
List the compliments Paul pays Timothy and Epaphroditus
Philippians 2:19-30) Genuine concern, proven worth, fellow soldiers, deserving high regard, etc.
What should be lacking in Christian action?
(Philippians 2:14) We are to do all things without grumbling or disputing.