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	Epistle to the Philippians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1845, F.C. Baur challenged the authencity of Pauline authorship of Philippians based on his belief that the "bishops and deacons" in Philippians 1:1 must have been an ecclesiastical development that post-dated Paul.
		Paul is believed to have written Philippians during the two years when he was "in bonds" in Rome (Philippians 1:7-13), probably in late 61 or early 62 AD.
		The Philippians had sent Epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the needs of Paul; and on his return Paul sent back with him this letter.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epistle_to_the_Philippians (884 words)

	Epistle to the Philippians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Epistle to Philippians is a book included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.
		Paul is believed to have written Philippians during the two years when he was "in bonds" in Rome (Philippians 1:7-13), probably in early 62 or late 61 C.E. Recipients
		Other minuter analogies in forms of expression and of thought are also found in these letters that Paul is believed to have written while he was in prison.
	www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Philippians (722 words)

	THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS A brief history, overview, and outline of Philippians. Believersweb.org
		Philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances.
		Philippians focuses on: Paul's account of his present circumstances (1); Paul's appeal to have the mind of Christ (2); Paul's appeal to have the knowledge of Christ (3); Paul's appeal to have the peace of Christ (4).
		(2): Paul exhorts the Philippians to have a spirit of unity and mutual concern by embracing the attitude of humility (2:1-4), the greatest example of which is the incarnation and crucifixion of Christ (2:5-11).
	www.believersweb.org /view.cfm?ID=814 (1429 words)

	USCCB - NAB - Philippians - Introduction
		The long section from Philippians 1:3 to Philippians 3:1 is then another letter, with news of Paul's imprisonment and reports on Timothy and Epaphroditus (who has fallen ill while with Paul), along with exhortations to the Philippians about Christian conduct; and Philippians 3:2-21 a third communication warning about threats to Philippian Christianity.
		The other verses in Phi 4 and Philippians 1:1-2, are variously assigned by critics to these three underlying letters, which an editor presumably put together to produce a picture of Paul writing earnestly from prison (Phi 1-2), facing opponents of the faith (Phi 3), and with serene joy advising and thanking his Philippians (Phi 4).
		In Philippians, Paul reveals his human sensitivity and tenderness, his enthusiasm for Christ as the key to life and death (Philippians 1:21), and his deep feeling for those in Christ who dwell in Philippi.
	www.nccbuscc.org /nab/bible/philippians/intro.htm (1035 words)

	THE LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS
		Paul and Epaphroditus become aware of the fact that the Philippians know of the latter's illness and are worried for him, perhaps by means of a letter sent from the Philippian church.
		The Philippians may have asked Paul in their letter to him about his well-being and the progress of his trial (see 1:12), as well as his future plans, in particular whether he would be coming to Philippi soon (see 1:25-26).
		Thus, in response, Paul wrote in order to inform the Philippians that his his imprisonment had actually promoted the spread of the gospel (1:12-14) and to inform them that, although he could not come at present, because he was still incarcerated, he would send Timothy in his place (2:19-23).
	www.abu.nb.ca /courses/NTIntro/Phil.htm (2906 words)

	Joy in Spite of the Flesh -- John MacArthur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As Paul wrote to the Philippian church he was waiting for the Lord to show him whether he would live or die.
		The Philippians needed to be reminded to rejoice and be content in their circumstances.
		Philippians 2:19-23 indicates Paul intended to send Timothy to Philippi with the news of his release, and apparently he did so.
	www.biblebb.com /files/MAC/sg50-10.htm (3234 words)

	Philippians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The devotion of the Philippian church caused Paul to rejoice, and since Epaphroditus, who had brought their aid to him, was about to return from Rome to Philippi, the apostle had an opportunity to send them this letter of thanks (Philippians 4:18).
		Philippians was written while the writer was in prison at ___________.
		The Philippian letter was written about the year A.D. The city of Philippi was named for ___________ of Macedonia.
	www.oldpaths.com /Archive/Southern/Paul/1901/phil.html (678 words)

	Christian Unity (Philippians 2:1-4) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The blessings that Paul reminds the Philippians of are encouragement from being united in Christ, consolation of God's love, fellowship with the Spirit, and affection and compassion among Christians.
		The ways identified by Paul for the Philippians to promote unity are doing nothing out of selfish ambition and vainglory, humbly considering others better than themselves, and looking out not only for their own interests but also for the interests of others.
		Accordingly, he goes on to exhort the Philippians to have the same mind in them as was in Christ Jesus when he left his heavenly estate to die on a cross for us (2:5-8).
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	Encyclopedia: Epistle to the Philippians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Filippians or Philippians (Russian:) was a soglasiye (confession, literally, agreement) of the Bespopovtsy (the priestless) strain of Old Believers.
		The New Testament, sometimes called the Greek Testament or Greek Scriptures is the name given to the part of the Christian Bible that was written after the birth of Jesus.
		Map of Greece showing Philippi Philippi (in Ancient Greek / Philippoi) is a city in eastern Macedonia, founded by Philip II in 356 BC and abandoned in the 14th century after the Ottoman conquest.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Epistle-to-the-Philippians (1988 words)

	PHILIPPIANS, NRSV NEW TESTAMENT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The mutual affection between Paul and the Philippians is evident in the letter and stands in contrast to the problems he had with some other churches.
		The Philippians too are experiencing some kind of opposition (1.29), but Paul's major concern is to bring them together and thus to overcome the threat of internal disharmony.
		The hymn was probably composed by a prior author and known both to Paul and the Philippians, perhaps as part of a baptismal liturgy.
	www.anova.org /sev/htm/nt/11_philippians.htm (2390 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Epistle to the Philippians
		Paul received him gladly, rejoicing in the affectionate and Christian sentiments of the Philippians (iv, 10-19), and in the generally satisfactory condition of their Church as reported to him by Epaphroditus.
		This news was distressing to the Philippians, and as soon as he recovered he was eager to return home (ii, 26).
		There is not the shadow of a doubt that the Epistle to the Philippians was written during the Apostle's captivity (i, 7, 13, 14, 17; ii, 24).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/12008a.htm (1523 words)

	Does Philippians 1:6 Guarantee Progressive Sanctification? Part 1
		Philippians 1:12–26 comprises a "biographical prologue" in which significant motifs of the introduction are developed and through which a transition is made to the body of the letter.
		Fourth, the Philippian partnership in the Gospel is defined in context by the limiting phrase, "from the first day until now." The thought of the "first day" is picked up conceptually in 1:6 and stated as what God had begun among them (in them or by them).
		Kent, "Philippians," 108, specifies the same phrase in 1:11 as the time when believers will be evaluated to determine the value of the fruit they have produced in their lives.
	www.faithalone.org /journal/1996i/Hart.html (7868 words)

	Vincent's NT Word Studies - Philippians 2
		Their joy is to find expression in duty - in the fulfillment of their obligations as members of the christian commonwealth, by fighting the good fight of faith and cheerfully appropriating the gift of suffering (ch.
		The figure is that of a sacrifice, in which the Philippians are the priests, offering their faith to God, and Paul's life is the libation poured out at this offering.
		The brotherhoods of the ancient Church, who cared for the sick at the risk of their lives, were called parabolani, 181 or reckless persons.
	www.godrules.net /library/vincent/vincentphi2.htm (3330 words)

	USCCB - NAB - Philippians 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The appeal to humility (Philippians 2:3) and to obedience (Philippians 2:12) is rooted in christology, specifically in a statement about Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:6-11) and his humbling of self and obedience to the point of death (Philippians 2:8).
		The short rhythmic lines fall into two parts, Philippians 2:6-8 where the subject of every verb is Christ, and Philippians 2:9-11 where the subject is God.
		Phrases such as even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8c) are considered by some to be additions (by Paul) to the hymn, as are Philippians 2:10c, 11c.
	www.usccb.org /nab/bible/philippians/philippians2.htm (1266 words)

	Philippians
		Philippians is generally accepted to be authentic Pauline correspondence.
		Finally, Polycarp in his letter to the Philippians states in 3:2 that Paul "wrote letters" to the church at Philippi.
		Udo Schnelle argues that the letter to the Philippians is to be understood as a literary unity (The History and Theology, pp.
	www.earlychristianwritings.com /philippians.html (1009 words)

	Vincent's NT Word Studies - Philippians 1
		The figure would be naturally suggested to Paul by his residence in Rome, and would appeal to the Philippians as a Roman colony, which was a reproduction of the parent commonwealth on a smaller scale.
		Together refers to the mutual striving of the Philippians; not to their striving in concert with Paul.
		The Macedonian churches, and the Philippian church especially, were preeminently suffering churches.
	www.godrules.net /library/vincent/vincentphi1.htm (3427 words)

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		THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS The Philippians were the first among the Macedonians converted to the faith.
		Philippians Chapter 1 The apostle's affection for the Philippians.
		Philippians Chapter 4 He exhorts them to perseverance in all good and acknowledges their charitable contributions to him.
	www.ewtn.com /library/SCRIPTUR/PHILI.TXT (2698 words)

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		Read Philippians 1:1-11 Paul begins his letter to the beloved church in Philippi with a standard introduction.
		Read Philippians 3:1-11 Paul’s tone changes in this passage from the loving pastor and friend to the vigilant watchman on the walls of Zion.
		In thanking the Philippians for their generosity, Paul digresses and talks about his own variety of experiences.
	home.earthlink.net /~briandejong/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/philippiansstudent.doc (1722 words)

	Friends of the Nazarene - Nazarene Commentary - Philippians - "FORGET THE PAST - PURSUE THE GOAL!"
		To be repeating the same things 129 in writing to you Philippians is not bothersome to me, but for sure it is a safeguard to all of you.
		[Philippians 2:4] “Repetition is the mother of retention.” Those who are able to recall Bible verses are those who have heard them over and over.
		PH3:17 You Philippians, all of you together become imitators of me, 160 brothers, and all of you continue to watch those walking according to our role-model.
	www.nazarene-friends.org /nazcomm/50/003.htm (2001 words)

	Philippians 2:19-30 Men of Kindred Spirit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Philippians 2:12 admonishes us to "work out your salvation;" i.e., bring about, produce or create with a continuous sustained, strenuous effort.
		Paul makes it clear to the church that he is sending Epaphroditus back earlier than expected perhaps because of a serious illness he had suffered and to relieve their concern.
		The apostle urges the saints to receive their messenger, when he should return to them, withal gladness, and commands them to hold such in reputation, because for the work of Christ he has been sick, nigh unto death, not regarding his life in order to serve Paul in their stead.
	www.abideinchrist.com /messages/phi2v19b.html (4323 words)

	Philippians: A Brother Restored
		This little letter to Philippians is a marvelous example of the strongest force in the universe to affect control over someone -- grace.
		Philippians is standing out on his porch one morning, looking down the road, and he sees somebody coming.
		I think that Philippians was touched by this wonderful word of grace from the apostle, as he thought of that dear man sitting in the loneliness of his prison writing this letter.
	pbc.org /dp/stedman/adventure/0258.html (2191 words)

	Philippians - NRSV
		(Philippians 1) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
		(Philippians 2) If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
		15 You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone.
	www.devotions.net /bible/50philippians.htm (1965 words)

	Theology WebSite: New Testament Study Helps: Philippians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		After the rout of Mark Antony's forces by Octavian at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, it was established as a military colony with special privileges of citizenship.
		In Philippians 4:18 Paul refers to the gifts sent to him from the readers by the hand of Epaphroditus.
		But the Philippians had heard the Epaphroditus had been ill and a report of their concern for him had reached the sick man. Paul sensed the longing of Epaphroditus to return home and decided to send him back.
	www.theologywebsite.com /nt/philippians.shtml (783 words)

	Philippians Bible Commentary
		A verse by verse examination of the apostle Paul's epistle of joy to the beloved Philippian church.
		The first convert, Lydia, as exhibited by her conduct in offering her house and hospitality to Paul and his entourage, was a generous and kind woman, and her actions set the tone of generosity for this church.
		This appeal to political prejudice resulted in the imprisonment and beating of Paul and Silas, who were subsequently released from prison by an earthquake.
	allanturner.com /phil.html (1238 words)

	Philippians 1 - Paul’s Love and Concern for the Philippians
		The Philippians were extremely giving towards Paul, both when he was with them (Acts 16:15, 16:32-34) and when he was apart from them (2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:1-4, and 11:9).
		When Paul was with the Philippians, there were amazing examples of the sovereign power of God, culminating in a divine jail-break and vindication before civil magistrates (Acts 16:11-40).
		The Philippians didn’t need to fear that their present trial (and Paul’s present trial) meant that God abandoned them.
	www.calvarychapel.com /ccbcgermany/commentaries/5001.htm (3393 words)

	The Great Paradox, Philippians 2:12-13, Part 1
		Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
		Philippians 1:28 (NKJV) and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
		Philippians 4:3 (NKJV) And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
	www.bereanbiblechurch.org /transcripts/philippians/2_12-13_p1.htm (5509 words)

	Philippians
		Philippians, Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1706.
		Philippians, Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871.
		Paul's Letter to the Philippians, verse by verse commentary, Robert Nguyen Cramer, BibleTexts.com.
	www.textweek.com /pauline/phil.htm (234 words)

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