Paul 1
What did Paul say about the Philippian christians?
a) I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
b) he thank God for their “fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now”
c) both
d) neither
c) both
1. Paul said, “I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel”. What is he referring to by the underlined phrase?
a) He was beaten in Rome
b) He was imprisoned in Philippi
c) He was bound in chains in Rome
c) He was bound in chains in Rome
What does Paul desire the most? What is his life’s goal?
a) to die
b) to magnify Christ
c) to preach the gospel
b) to magnify Christ
Paul urged the believers to
a) let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ
b) stand fast in one spirit, with one mind
c) striving together for the faith of the gospel
d) be not afraid of their adversaries
e) all of the above
f) a and b and c
e) all of the above
2. What evidence did Paul list to support the claim that the gospel spread even more while he was imprisoned?
a) The jailor came to Christ.
b) The whole palace guard and others know that Paul’s chains are in Christ
c) Many believers became confident by Paul’s chains, and were much more bold to speak the word without fear
d) b and c
e) a and b
d) b and c
Paul wrote, “as always, so now also Christ will be _________ in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is ________, and to die is __________.”
as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Which word or word group appears the most in the book of Philippians:
a) Joy and Rejoice
b) Christ
How many times? (estimate within +-10)
b) Christ
The word "joy" or "rejoice" appeared about 16 times;
The word "Christ" about 38 times
For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me. Phil 1:29-30
What is this conflict?
The conflict involves both the internal trial of maintaining faith under duress and the external persecution brought on by a hostile culture.
Facing affliction for Christ's sake should not discourage believers, because it is proof that God has counted them worthy to share in the sufferings of His Son.