Philippians /
Hawthorne, Gerald F., 1925-
Philippians / Gerald F. Hawthorne. - lii, 232 pages ; 24 cm. - Word biblical commentary ; v. 43. . - Word biblical commentary ; v. 43. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction to Philippians: -- Authorship -- The integrity of Philippians -- The recipient and their city -- Place and date of writing -- Paul's opponents and the false teachers at Philippi -- Paul's purposes for writing Philippians -- Outline of Philippians -- Aspects of the Christology of Philippians -- The text -- Introductory section: -- Salutation -- Thanksgiving and prayer -- News and instructions: -- News about Paul -- Instructions for the church -- To stability in the faith -- To harmony and humility -- Christ, the supreme example of humility and unselfishness -- To obedience -- News about Timothy and Epaphroditus -- Warning against false teachings with Paul's experience and life as a model to follow: -- Warning against circumcision and pride in human achievements -- Paul's life, past and present: an answer to Judaism -- Warning against perfection now -- Paul's life: a model to imitate -- Warning against imitating other teachers -- Paul's life: hope in the future and unseen.
0849902428 9780849902420
Bible.--Philippians--Commentaries.
Commentaries.
BS491.2 / .W67
220.7 WBC / H31
Philippians / Gerald F. Hawthorne. - lii, 232 pages ; 24 cm. - Word biblical commentary ; v. 43. . - Word biblical commentary ; v. 43. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction to Philippians: -- Authorship -- The integrity of Philippians -- The recipient and their city -- Place and date of writing -- Paul's opponents and the false teachers at Philippi -- Paul's purposes for writing Philippians -- Outline of Philippians -- Aspects of the Christology of Philippians -- The text -- Introductory section: -- Salutation -- Thanksgiving and prayer -- News and instructions: -- News about Paul -- Instructions for the church -- To stability in the faith -- To harmony and humility -- Christ, the supreme example of humility and unselfishness -- To obedience -- News about Timothy and Epaphroditus -- Warning against false teachings with Paul's experience and life as a model to follow: -- Warning against circumcision and pride in human achievements -- Paul's life, past and present: an answer to Judaism -- Warning against perfection now -- Paul's life: a model to imitate -- Warning against imitating other teachers -- Paul's life: hope in the future and unseen.
0849902428 9780849902420
Bible.--Philippians--Commentaries.
Commentaries.
BS491.2 / .W67
220.7 WBC / H31