Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802825117
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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Gordon Fee's study on Paul's letter to the Philippians is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.
Author: G. Walter Hansen
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802837379
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 390
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In this clear, concise exegetical commentary, G. Walter Hansen offers rich exposition of the text of Philippians as well as wisdom and maturity in its application. In so doing he emphasizes partnership the social and corporate dimensions of community in the progress of the gospel. / After a moderately sized bibliography, the introduction takes up the historical setting of the city of Philippi, the nature of the letter, the occasion of the letter, and a preview of two key themes, the gospel of Christ and the community in Christ. The commentary itself considers Philippians in light of these themes, considering the greetings, reports of Gospel ministry, recommendations of two Christ-like servants, and other emphases on the gospel and on partners or servants.
Author: Richard J. Cassidy
Publisher: Herder & Herder
ISBN: 9780824501648
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Paul writes his letter to the Philippians referencing two related forms of persecution. The Christians of Philippi are experiencing persecution by the Roman authorities who govern the Philippi. Paul himself is experiencing persecution by the Roman authorities (the Roman emperor's praetorian guard) in Rome. Roman persecution is thus the fundamental context for his letter. Paul's most basic premise in this letter is to hold high the slave, Jesus Christ! In perhaps the most moving passage he ever wrote (Phil 2:6-11) Paul delineates that Jesus did not count equality with God something to be grasped at but rather empties himself taking the form of a slave and embracing crucifixion, the slave's form of death. Accordingly. God has raised Jesus to the highest place and has caused all on the earth, above the earth, and under the earther to bow at the name of Jesus and to proclaim that Jesus alone is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Very significantly, Paul affirms that Christian slaves are ennobled by Jesus initiatives. Because these slaves now join the other Christian citizens in having "citizenship in heaven," Paul's letter constitutes a radical threat to the Roman imperial authorities in this way as well.
Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830869212
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, N. T. Wright helps us learn from Paul's writing in Phillippians the art of seeing God's purposes working out through problems and difficulties, and deepen our own confidence in God's power. Includes eight sessions for group or personal study.
Author: Zack Meaders Guess
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387295152
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Pastor Guess has been preaching for over fifty years and considers it a great privilege that God called him into the ministry. During this time he has had a love affair with the Word of God. Early in his ministry, he was drawn to Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. This church was extremely generous and helpful to Paul. It was obviously a favorite church of Paul. Brother Guess began to study the book and eventually memorized it. He has preached through it several times. He wrote this commentary as a labor of love. He also loves the Koine Greek that the Lord used in the inspiration of the New Testament. In writing this commentary he has heavily drawn from many of the divinely-inspired grammatical constructions that cast much light on this epistle. Also, he has done extensive Greek word studies that provide a spiritual gold mine. Any New Testament assembly that wants to please the Lord would do well to study and emulate this delightful church that caused the beloved apostle such joy.
Author: Tim Woodroof
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781576831755
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In "A Distant Presence, " Woodroof envisions what life may have been like for believers in first-century Philippi. Readers feel transported to another time as Woodroof takes them on a journey through ancient Italy and Macedonia, providing front-row seats to the colorful interactions between the great apostle Paul and his trusted coworkers for the gospel.
Author: Stephen E. Fowl
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467423750
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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In this fine new commentary on Paul's letter to the Philippians, Stephen Fowl notes that for the great premodern commentators of the Christian tradition, the literal sense of Scripture is always regulated by theological concerns. Thus, unlike commentaries that simply append theology to historical criticism, Fowl's volume displays disciplined attention to the text of Philippians in ways that enhance rather than frustrate theological inquiry. While Fowl engages the great scholars of the past, John Chrysostom and Thomas Aquinas among them, he also draws a novel theology of friendship from Paul's letter and unpacks how the teachings of Philippians might be embodied today by Christians in the West.
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Languages : en
Pages : 416
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Author: Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418516074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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Did you hear the one about the Christian who couldn't keep from laughing? Chuck Swindoll has not only heard it, he tells it in this delightful book that gives us permission to be happy again. "When did life stop being funny?" Swindoll asks. His answer is found in this best-selling book which speaks to all busy, joy-drained people?from the pressured businessman to the harried homemaker. In Laugh Again, readers will discover ways to live in the present, say "no" to negativism, and realize that, while no one's life is perfect, joy and humor can be inspirational. Let Chuck Swindoll show you how to experience outrageous joy . . . and learn to laugh again!
Author: Charles B Puskas
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718840879
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 339
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This second edition of An Introduction to the New Testament provides readers with pertinent material and a helpful framework that will guide them in their understanding of the New Testament texts. Many new and diverse cultural, historical, social-scientific, sociorhetorical, narrative, textual, and contextual studies have been examined since the publication of the first edition, which was in print for twenty years. The authors retain the original tripartite arrangement on 1) The world of the New Testament, 2) Interpreting the New Testament, and 3) Jesus and early Christianity. An appropriate book for anyone who seeks to better understand what is involved in the exegesis of New Testaments texts today.
