Coachlight Bible Study – Rightly Dividing The Book Of Philippians

27. What is it that Paul determines to happen whether he lives or dies? (Verse 20)

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28. For most people who “mind the things of the flesh”, life means money, power, pleasure, etc., and dying means loosing these things. What, however, is Paul’s mind set? (Verse 21)

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29. What two desires is Paul torn between? (Verses 23-26)

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30. What is the meaning of the word politeumai, translated “conversation” in verse 27?

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31. Remember that Philippi was a Roman colony, and all the inhabitants of a Roman colony were made Roman citizens, and that the main purpose for Roman colonies was to (1) to defend the homeland, Rome, and (2) to spread the Roman culture. What metaphor was Paul using by using the word politeumai? (Verse 27 Also look at 3:20)

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32. What is the meaning of the word sunathleo, translated “striving together” in verse 27?

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33. What metaphor was Paul meaning with the use of the word sunathleo in verse 27?

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34. What two things was is given the Philippians on behalf of Christ? (Verse 29)

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35. What is the meaning of the word pascho, translated “to suffer” in verse 29?

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36. What is the meaning of the word agon, translated “conflict” in verse 30?

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37. What does it mean to suffer for Christ? (Verses 29-30)

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38. Application: Can you list some additions to your mind set enabling you to run the race together with the saints determining to suffer for Christ?

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II. Others-Esteem

39. Since verse one in Greek is not only conditional, but also stating that four things are a fact, (unlike the constraints of the English translation), what actually is the 4 part meaning of verse one? (Verse 1)

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40. What is the meaning of the word phroneo, translated “likeminded” and “one mind” in verse 2?

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41. What is the meaning of the word “sumpsuchos” translated “one accord in verse 2?

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42. What is the meaning of the word arithea, translated “strife” in verse 3?

(Also translated “contention” in chapter one verse 16)

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43. What is the meaning of tapeinophrosune, translated “lowliness of mind” in verse3?

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44. What are the ten ways the Philippians could fill up Paul’s joy? (These are the 10 Biblical ways for the Church to be in one accord)(Verses 2-4)

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45. What is the meaning of the word phroneo, translated “mind be in you” in verse 5? (Note it is also used in chapter one verse 7 and chapter two verse two)

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46. What is the meaning of tapeinophrosune, translated “lowliness of mind” in verse 4?

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47. What is the exhortation, Paul is giving the Philippians in verse 5?

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48. What is the meaning of the word kenodoxia, translated “no reputation” in verse 7?

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49. What is the meaning of the word doulos, translated “servant” in verse 7? (It is also translated “servants” in chapter one verse one)

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50. What is the meaning of the word morphe, translated “likeness” in verse 7?

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51. What is the meaning of harpogmos, translated robbery in verse 8?

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52. What is the meaning of tapeino, translated “humbled” in verse 8? (Note a form of this word also translated “lowliness of mind” in chapter two verse three)

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53. What are the 6 things Christ actually do when He came down to Earth? (Verses 6-8)

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54. Because Christ did the Father’s will and not His own fleshly will when He became a man, what is given Him? (verse 9)

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55. What two things are results of, and will result, from His exalted name? (verses 10-11)

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56. What is the Philippians’ job in “working out their own salvation”? Verses 14 & 16?

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57. What will be the result if the Philippians do their part? Verse 15

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58. How is Paul an example of a servant having the same mind set as Christ or others-esteem? Verses 17-18.

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59. How is Timothy an example of a servant having the same mind set as Christ or others-esteem? Verses 19-24.

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60. How is Epaphrorus an example of a servant having the same mind set as Christ or others-esteem? Verses 17-18.

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III. Chapter 3 - Together Running To The Mark For The Prize

61. What is the exhortation of verse one?

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62. What is the meaning of the word asphales, translated “safe” in verse one?

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63. The repetitious teaching of Paul, while not slothful on Paul’s part, are really what to the Philippians? (Verse 1)

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64. What is the meaning of the word kuhn, translated “dogs” in verse 2?

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65. What is the meaning of the word katatume, translated “concision” in verse 2?

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66. What are the three characteristics of the true worshipper of God? (Verse 3)

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67. What two types of people is Paul contrasting in verses two and three?

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68. Why did Paul list many of his past beliefs and religious traits in verses 4-6?

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69. What does Paul think of his past religious beliefs and actions? (Verse 7)

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70. What is Paul’s mind set now? (Verse 7)

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71. What is the seven part mind set of the person who wants to win Christ? (Verses 8-16)

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72. What are the three characteristics of the people Paul calls the “enemies of the cross of Christ”? (Verses 18-19)

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73. What is the meaning of the word politeuma, translated “conversation” in verse 20?

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74. What is the true worshipper of God constantly looking for? (Verse 20)

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75. What will happen to the body of the true worshipper of God with citizenship in heaven?

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IV. Chapter 4 - The Peace Of God

76. Write down the words of Isaiah 26:3 _______________________________________

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77. What is the meaning of the word steko, translated “stand fast” in verse 1?

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78. What is Paul’s exhortation in verse one?

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79. To what end where the leaders at Philippi to encourage the two women? (Verse 2)

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80. What is it that the peace of God passes up? (verse 7)

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81. What is the meaning of the word phroreo, translated “shall keep” in verse 7?

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82. What are the 4 steps to having the Lord keep our hearts and minds? (Verses 4-6)

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83. What is the meaning of the word logidzomai, translated “think on” in verse 8)

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84. To have the God of Peace with you, what are the eight things to “think on”

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85. To have the God of Peace with you, what are the four things to do?

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86. What is it that Paul has learned to endure? (Verses 10-13)

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87. What mind set that Paul has enables him to endure any circumstance? (Verses 10-13)

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88. From where does Paul acquire the strength to endure any circumstance? (Verse 13)

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89. From where does the supply for the Philippians come? (Verse 19)

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90. Application: Make a list of things and determine to “think on these” so that you can have the mind set to endure and have the true Peace of God with you always.

Book of Philippians – A Missionary Letter
Focus	Gospel Athletes	Others-Esteem	Running The Race	The Peace Of God
Reference	Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3	Chapter 4
Christ	Christ is Paul’s life	Christ is the Model of Humility	Christ is the One Who Will Change our Vile Bodies	Christ is the Source of Power over Circumstances
Plan	The Gospel During Suffering	Being Likeminded with Christ	Knowing Christ and His Resurrection Power	Stand Fast Striving Together
Topic	Suffering	Humbleness	Citizenship	Peace
Intention	While writing a thank-you letter, Paul takes the opportunity to exhort the Philippians to have the same mindset that Christ had on earth, knowing their citizenship is in heaven, and experience the peace of God in all circumstances.
Location	Rome
Time	About A.D. 62