Philippians 1_27_30 Clip Board Notes

The city had a privileged status as a colony of Rome, so its citizens were considered citizens of Rome (note Paul’s emphasis on heavenly citizenship in 3:20–21).

Easley, Kendell H. Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding the Bible. Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2002.

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HQGUB: First Audience and Destination

According to Acts there were evidently not enough Jews in the city to support a synagogue, so the city and the church were primarily Gentile. Like other cities of its day, Philippi was very religious and very immoral

Easley, Kendell H. Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding the Bible. Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2002.

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WPNT: Philippians 1:27

Better render, “Only do ye live as citizens.”

For the faith (τῃ πιστει [tēi pistei]). For the teaching of the gospel

And that (και τουτο [kai touto]). Idiomatic adverbial accusative. “It is a direct indication from God. The Christian gladiator does not anxiously await the signal of life or death from the fickle crowd”

In the behalf of Christ - Suffering in behalf of Christ is one of God’s gifts to us.

Conflict (ἀγωνα [agōna]). Athletic or gladiatorial contest as in 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7. The Philippians saw Paul suffer (Acts 16:19–40; 1 Thess. 2:2) as now they have heard about it in Rome

Robertson, A.T. Word Pictures in the New Testament. Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1933.

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JFB: Chapter 1

terrified—literally, said of horses or other animals startled or suddenly scared; so of sudden consternation in general

Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Vol. 2. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997.

Tags: Php 1:28; ILLUSTRATION OF THIS!

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JFB: Chapter 1

to you of salvation—The oldest manuscripts read, “of your salvation”; not merely your temporal safety.

29. For—rather, a proof that this is an evident token from God of your salvation, “Because,” &c.

it is given—Greek, “it has been granted as a favor,” or “gift of grace.” Faith is the gift of God (Eph 2:8), not wrought in the soul by the will of man, but by the Holy Ghost (HYPERLINK "https://ref.ly/logosref/Bible.Jn1.12"Jn 1:12, 13).

believe on him—“To believe Him,” would merely mean to believe He speaks the truth. “To believe on Him,” is to believe in, and trust through, Him to obtain eternal salvation. Suffering for Christ is not only not a mark of God’s anger, but a gift of His grace.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 362.

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HNTC Ga/Eph/Php/Col: III. Conclusion: The Press Box of Life

Our problem as believers is really not our circumstances. Our problem is our perspective on our circumstances. The vantage point from which we view our situations determines whether we have joy or despondency. To have joy, we must find a way in our minds and hearts to step off the field and get a press box view of the entire field in the game of life. Then we will understand that God is bigger than our circumstances. God’s perspective will give us great joy even in the midst of problems and adversity.

Anders, Max. Galatians-Colossians. Vol. 8. Holman New Testament Commentary. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999.

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HNTC Ga/Eph/Php/Col: Applications

Applications

•Rest in the fact that God is with you in the midst of difficulties.

•Ask God to help you see his vantage point in your circumstances.

•Hold a steady course in the midst of perplexing problems by trusting God.

•Thank God that a Christ-centered, eternal perspective brings joy.

Anders, Max. Galatians-Colossians. Vol. 8. Holman New Testament Commentary. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999.

Tags: Php 1

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LCC:NT: Striving and Suffering for Christ (1:27–30)

When the Philippians stand together in the faith and are not intimidated by opponents, they show their salvation and their opponents’ destruction, which are “from God.”

Mangum, Douglas, ed. Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament. Lexham Context Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.

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LCC:NT: Striving and Suffering for Christ (1:27–30)

1:27–28 Paul’s first exhortation energizes nearly everything that follows in the letter. Living in a manner worthy of the gospel stands throughout as Paul’s ultimate goal for the Philippians. This imperative justifies calls for steadfastness, unity, and joy even in the face of suffering. When the Philippians stand together in the faith and are not intimidated by opponents, they show their salvation and their opponents’ destruction, which are “from God.”

1:29–30 This unit provides the reasoning behind Paul’s claim in 1:28 that the Philippians’ life together amidst suffering is evidence of salvation from God. Paul presents suffering for Christ as itself proof of grace from God, connecting his experience of suffering with that of the Philippian church. Paul writes only vaguely about this suffering, but 1:30 may suggest the Philippian church is enduring persecution similar to the imprisonment Paul describes (1:7, 12–13).

Mangum, Douglas, ed. Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament. Lexham Context Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.

Tags: Php 1:27–30

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BEC: Chapter Three: Battle Stations! (Philippians 1:27–30)

“Am I conducting myself in a manner worthy of the Gospel?” is a good question for us to ask ourselves regularly. We should “walk … worthy of the calling” that we have in Christ (Eph. 4:1, nasb), which means walking “worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing” (Col. 1:10). We do not behave in order to go to heaven, as though we could be saved by our good works; but we behave because our names are already written in heaven, and our citizenship is in heaven.

Wiersbe, Warren W. The Bible Exposition Commentary. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996.

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ECB: A. To Unity and Steadfastness (1:27–30)

In 1:27–30 conduct “worthy of the gospel” means unity among Christians (v. 27b) and steadfastness against enemies of the gospel

Luter, A. Boyd, Jr. “Philippians.” In Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, 3:1040. Baker Reference Library. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995.

Tags: Php 1:27–30

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BP:EWBCCG: Chapter One

PURPOSE He urges them to live lives worthy of the gospel and to strive together, taking persecution without fear by God’s grace.

Chrispin, Gerard. The Bible Panorama: Enjoying the Whole Bible with a Chapter-by-Chapter Guide. Leominster, UK: Day One Publications, 2005.

Tags: Php 1:27–30

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