Philippians
Philippians
11 studies, in the order they were taught. All series
Paul in Philippi: The Church Begins
Acts 16
Before starting Philippians, we meet the church's beginnings. Paul and Silas bring the gospel to Philippi and sing in prison, showing how God brings joy out of hard circumstances.
Philippians: Partners in the Gospel
Philippians 1:1–11
Paul thanks God for the church that has shared in his gospel work. He prays their love will grow, and that God will finish the good work he began in them.
Chains That Advance the Gospel
Philippians 1:12–26
Paul writes from prison, yet his chains have spread the gospel. God uses hard circumstances and imperfect messengers, and believers on mission can say to live is Christ.
Unity in the Body of Christ
Philippians 2:1–4
Paul asks the church to be of one mind, with the same love and purpose. Unity grows as we put others' interests ahead of our own, and it makes our witness effective.
The Mindset of Christ
Philippians 2:5–11
Jesus, though God, humbled himself and took the form of a servant even to death on the cross. Believers are to have the same selfless mindset, and God exalted him as Lord.
Working Out Your Salvation
Philippians 2:12–18
Paul urges believers to work out their salvation with obedience, because God is at work in them. This means living joyfully, shining like stars and passing the faith on.
Timothy and Epaphroditus: Leaders Worth Following
Philippians 2:19–30
Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus, two proven servants. A church thrives when it trusts and follows the godly leaders God gives it, and invests in others in turn.
Paul's New Math: Garbage for Christ
Philippians 3:1–9
Paul lists his religious credentials, then counts them as garbage compared to knowing Christ. Righteousness comes from God through faith, not from our performance.
Pressing On to Know Christ
Philippians 3:10–21
Paul's goal is to know Christ and to press on toward the prize, though he has not arrived. We live as citizens of heaven and follow those who stand firm.
Making Peace When Believers Disagree
Philippians 4:2–9
Paul pleads with two women in the church to settle their disagreement. Peace comes from remembering what God has done for us, praying, being gentle, and letting the church help.
Philippians: Content in Every Circumstance
Philippians 4:10–23
Closing the book, Paul thanks the church for its gifts and shares his secret of contentment. We can be content in any circumstance because Christ gives strength and God supplies every need.