A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome Ephesians Philippians Colossians amp Philemon Themes of Philippians Major Theme Joy in the Lord Joy found five times Rejoice found eleven ID: 550814
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The Prison Epistles
A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & PhilemonSlide3
Themes of Philippians
Major Theme: Joy in the Lord.
“Joy” found five times. “Rejoice” found eleven.
Despite being in custody awaiting trial, Paul found reason to rejoice in this good church.
Outline of Major Themes.
Chapter 1: Paul’s Present Circumstances.
Chapter 2: Have the Mind, Attitude of Christ.
Chapter 3: Have the Knowledge of Christ.
Chapter 4: Have the Peace of Christ.Slide4
Themes of Philippians
Major Theme: Joy in the Lord.
“Joy” found five times. “Rejoice” found eleven.
Despite being in
custody
awaiting trial, Paul found reason to rejoice in this good church.
Outline of Major Themes.
Chapter 1: Paul’s Present Circumstances.
Chapter 2: Have the Mind, Attitude of Christ.
Chapter 3: Have the Knowledge of Christ.Chapter 4: Have the Peace of Christ.
Paul’s Imprisonment (Acts 28:30-31):
(
1:7,13,14,16)
“bonds”
(1:13)
“praetorian guard”
(NASV
)
(4:22)
“Caesar’s household”Slide5
Philippians 1:19 – 2:11
1:19-30 To live is Christ, to die is gain
(win / win situation)
1:19-26 To remain in the flesh
was more
needful for the brethren at
Philippi
Whether Paul lived
or died, he wanted the Lord to be
exalted, magnified, glorified (John 15:8, Gal 1:23-24, I Peter 4:14, I Cor 10:31 / Rom 14:8)He did not want to be ashamed, but with boldness to magnify Jesus in his life (Eph 6:19).Dying was better for him, but living was more needful for them. Paul himself is an example of Philippians 2:3-4.1:27-30 Paul wanted to hear good things of the brethren (III Jn 3-4)Live in a way that is worthy of the gospel (
Eph
4:1, Col 1:10, I
Thess
2:12,
Eph
5:1-8), not in a way that is worthy of shame (Phil 3:18-19).
Strive for the faith of the gospel (Jude 3)
Suffering for Christ is inevitable for a faithful child of God (II Tim 3:12)Slide6
Philippians 1:19 – 2:11
2:1-11 Let this mind be in you that was in
Christ
2:1-2
Be
like-minded,
have
the same love,
be
of one accord, of one mind.Think of like-mindedness with the illustration of the body. Should not be division in a body (I Cor 12:20-27).For example, Phil 4:2-3One accord in matters of indifference (I Cor 8:8, 10-13)One accord in any matter (I Cor 1:10)Acts 15:6 came together to considerBut like-mindedness does not mean supporting immorality or false
doctrine (sweep sins under rug with guise of like-mindedness). Like-mindedness would include:
I
Cor
5
withdrawing
company from brethren living in
fornication (man had his father’s wife)
Gal 1:6-9, 2:5, 3:1
convicting
others of false teachingSlide7
Philippians 1:19 – 2:11
2:1-11 Let this mind be in you that was in
Christ
2:3-4 Consider others.
Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory.
(1:15
)
Esteem others better than yourself.
Don’t just look out for yourself, look out for others
.Examples (besides Jesus in 2:5-8):Paul (1:24)Timothy (2:19-23)Epaphroditus (2:25-30)Slide8
Philippians 1:19 – 2:11
2:1-11 Let this mind be in you that was in
Christ
2:5-8 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ
Took on the form of a servant
Made in the likeness of men
Humbled himself – became obedient to death
Even
the death of the cross (Matt 27:38-39 hung as a criminal, made a spectacle)