Chapter 1
Paul and Timothy the bondservant of Jesus Christ. To all the __________ in Christ Jesus who are in Phillippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Paul and Timothy the bondservant of Jesus Christ. To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Phillippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Who does St. Paul send to the people?
Timothy
"Be _______ for nothing, but in everything by_______ and supplication, with ________, let your requests be made known to God;"
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;"
Where was St. Paul when he wrote this Epistle
In Jail
How did St. Paul open the epistle... How did he let the people know he was thinking of them?
V: 3-5
"I thank my God upon every remembrance if you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy"
St. Paul says let nothing be done in
selfish ambition or conceit
Chapter 4: verse 4
__________ in the Lord always. Again I will say, _________.
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!"
When was the Book of Philippians written?
Around 63 AD
How does St. Paul describe his imprisonment?
He views his imprisonment as a means for the gospel to advance (V:12-14)
"let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the _______________." V4
"let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others." V4
Ch: 3 In verse 2 St. Paul says beware of the dogs, evil workers, and mutilation. who do the dogs represent?
The Gentiles were called dogs because they were strangers from God.
Who was the first believer in the church of Phillip
Lydia
St. Paul was "hard pressed between the two" what were the two things St. Paul was talking about
Living and dying
"For to me, to live in Christ and to die is gain." V 21
How does St. Paul urge the Philippians to work out their salvation?
St. Paul urges the Philippians to work out their salvation with fear and Trembling, recognizing that God works in them according to His purpose. V12
St. Paul describes himself as being from the tribe of who?
The tribe of Benjamin
"For our __________________ is in Heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
"For our citizenship is in Heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ."
What does St. Paul discuss as a part of the Christian experience?
Suffering in Christ. V 29
Who is Epaphroditus
"my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need;"
He became ill
Ch 4: who are Euodia and Syntyche
They helped St. Paul spread the word of God.
How many times was the word LOVE mentioned in the book?
11 times in 4 chapters