The Interdenominational Bible Institute

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1 The Interdenominational Bible Institute A School of the Bible Box 122, Camden, DE NTBI / PHILIPPIANS EXPOSITION COURSE Assignment # 1--Introduction and Philippians 1:1-11 Step 2 Read and outline the book of Philippians. Step 3 Answer the assigned study questions. Assignment # 2--Philippians 1:12-26 Assignment # 3--Philippians 1:27-2:4. Assignment # 4--Philippians 2:5-11 Assignment # 5--Philippians 2:12-16 Assignment # 6--Philippians 2:17-30 Assignment # 7--Philippians 3:1-11 Assignment # 8--Philippians 3:12-19 Assignment # 9--Philippians 3:20-4:3

2 Assignment # 10--Philippians 4:4-7 Assignment # 11--Philippians 4:8-13 Assignment # 12--Philippians 4:14-23 SPECIAL NOTE 1. If you are taking this course for a Bachelor s degree you must turn in a notebook containing steps 2 and 3 and take all exams. 2. If you are taking this course for a Master s degree you must turn in a notebook containing steps 2, 3 and 4 and take all exams and receive a B average for the course. 3. If you are taking this course for a Bible Certificate you must turn in a notebook containing steps 2 and take all exams. 4. If your are taking this course for personal enrichment you do not have to turn in a notebook nor take any exams. --Page 2---

3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the exposition study on the Epistle to the Philippians. This epistle is often referred to as one of the prison epistles because it was written by Paul during his imprisonment in Rome. TEXTBOOKS: The Holy Bible KJV or NKJV, The Message of Philippians, by J.A. Motyer published by IVP Academic, 1984* and Phillippians-TNTC by Ralph P. Martin, published by InterVarsity Press, 1987.* It s recommended that you use Young s Analytical Concordance to the Bible by Robert Young, published by Hendrickson Publishers, no date and The Hebrew- Greek Key Word Study Bible KJV by Spiros Zodhiates, published by AMG International, Inc., Other recommended books are: The Nelson Study Bible, published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997, and The Believer s Bible Commentary by William MacDonald edited by Art Farstad published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Upon completion of this course you should be able to: Explain why Paul is accepted as the author of this epistle; be able to state the reason Paul wrote this epistle; state the major theme for this epistle and show how the teaching of this epistle is relevant the church today. You should be able to explain what a model church and model Christian should be like. Apply the spiritual lessons learned in these epistles to your life and ministry today. RECOMMENDED BOOKS ON PHILIPPIANS Brown, Gregory, Philippians: Pursuing Spiritual Maturity, BTG Publishing, 2015.* Bruce, Fredrick F., Understanding the Bible Commentary Series: Philippians, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011.* Carson, D.A. Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians, Baker Academic, 1996.* Chapman, David, Focus on the Bible Commentary: Philippians, Ross-shire:Christian Focus Publications, 2012.* Fowl, Stephen E., Philippians, Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2005.* Greenlee, Harold J., An Exegetical Summary of Philippians, Dallas: SIL International, 2008.* Gundry, Robert H., Commentary on Philippians, Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010.* Hawthorne, Gerald F., World Biblical Commentary, Vol 43: Philippians, Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004.* Ironside, H.A. Philippians, Neptune: Loizeaux Brothers, 1996.* Lightfoot, J.B., Philippians, Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1994.* MacArthur, John, Philippians, Chicago: Moody Press, 2001.* Mattoon, Rod, Treasures from Philippians, King: 4Gospel.com 2008.* Meyer, F.B., Devotional Commentary on Philippians, Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1978.* --Page 3---

4 Motyer, J. Alec., The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of Philippians, Downs Grove: IVP Academic, 1984.* Moule, H.C.G., Philippian Studies, Paternoster Row: London Hodder and Stoughton, 1900.* Philipps, John, Exploring Philippians, Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1995.* Strauss, Lehman, Devotional Studies in Philippians, Neptune: Loizeaux Brothers, 1959.* Thielman, Frank, The NIV Application Commentary: Philippians, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.* Walvoord, John F., Everyman s Bible Commentary: Philippians Triump in Christ, Chicago: Moody Press, 1971.* Walvoord, John F., To Live is Christ: An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians, Dunham Pub. Co., 1961.* NOTE: Books followed by an asterisk [*] are available in electronic format in one or more of the following: Adobe Digital Editions, Ages Software, Amazon Kindle Reader, Bible Explorer/WordSearch Bible Software, BibleSoft PC Study Bible Software, Libronix/Logos Bible Software, QuickVerse Bible Software, PDF or, Pradis/Zondervan Bible Software. Some websites are listed from which you can read the book online or download it to your computer. --Page 4---

5 NTBI / PHILIPPIANS EXPOSITION STUDY QUESTIONS NOTE: Some of the answers to these study questions will be found in your books while others may be answered from the lectures. Some answers may be found in reference books such as Bible dictionaries, and Bible encyclopedias, etc. These questions are based on the King James Version of the Bible. Assignment # 1--Introduction and Philippians 1: Where was the church of Philippi located? 2. How was this church founded and who were its founders? 3. Who were the first members of this church? 4. When was the book of Philippians written and where was the writer residing at the time? 5. What is the theme of this book? 6. Which two individuals sent greetings to the church at Philippi? 7. Define: bishops, and deacons. 8. Explain verse 6 and verse 10. Assignment # 2--Philippians 1: What is the major theme of this passage? 2. Why was the writer in bonds? 3. Define "palace" as used in this passage. 4. Give two reasons why some were preaching Christ. How did Paul respond to this preaching? 5. Explain verse Why did Paul believe that he was going to be acquitted at his trial? 7. What was Paul looking forward to doing after his trial? Assignment # 3--Philippians 1:27-2:4 1. How were the Philippians to stand? 2. How were they to respond to their enemies? 3. What must those who believe on Christ be prepared to do? 4. Explain the phrase "consolation in Christ." 5. What four things were the church at Philippi to do in order to fulfil Paul's joy? 6. List three negative safeguards for love as taught by Paul. 7. List two positive safeguards for love as taught by Paul. Assignment # 4--Philippians 2: What type of mind were the Christians at Philippi encouraged to maintain? 2. List the seven attributes of Christ's humility. 3. What does it mean that Christ was "in the form of God?" 4. Interpret the phrase "made himself of no reputation." 5. Define and explain the term "kenosis." 6. How did Christ win sovereignty over everything as revealed in this lesson? 7. What was the result of Christ's obedience? Assignment # 5--Philippians 2: How is verse 12 often misquoted? What is taught in this verse? 2. Who works in the life of the believer? 3. Whose will is to be manifested in the life of the believer? 4. Define: murmurings and disputings. 5. List two attributes a believer is to demonstrate as sons of God. 6. What is the life of the believer to be in this dark world? 7. What is the believer to hold forth in this life? --Page 5---