Playlist: Philippians (Bible study series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
Philippians (Part One)
Background and Philippians 1:1-6Paul expresses joy and camaraderie more with the congregation at Philippi than any other, appreciating their selflessness, generosity, and sacrifice.
Philippians (Part Two)
Philippians 1:6-26Paul both appealed for unity among the Philippians and offered encouragement, reminding them that their relationship with one another was through Christ.
Philippians (Part Three)
Philippians 1:12 - 2:4Paul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.
Philippians (Part Four)
Philippians 2:1-13Paul teaches that individual overcoming in lowliness of mind, putting others ahead of self, leads to the whole body being strengthened.
Philippians (Part Five)
Philippians 2:1-14Jesus Christ, through His voluntary humility, has given us a model of the mindset that we need to have in order to attain membership in the family of God.
Philippians (Part Six)
Philippians 2:12 - 3:3Working out our salvation does not mean working for salvation, but instead making what we believe operational. God gives us the power both to will and to do.
Philippians (Part Seven)
Philippians 3:1-11Paul warns the Philippians that nothing blemishes their witness more than complaining, because like the Israelites, they were calling God into account.
Philippians (Part Eight)
Philippians 3:1-16We must willing to yield to God's shaping of us, willing to be corrected and changed as He sees fit. If we become self-satisfied, He cannot work with us.
Philippians (Part Nine)
Philippians 3:12 - 4:3Godly righteousness demands humility, a readiness to admit shortcomings, a yieldedness to correction, and a willingness to be refashioned.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Philippians 3:12 - 4:23Not one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.