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Verse 16. _HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE_] An allusion, some think,
to those _towers_ which were built at the entrance of harbours, on
which _fires_ were kept during the night to direct ships into th...
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HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE - That is, you are under obligation to
hold forth the word of life. It is a duty incumbent on you as
Christians to do it. The “word of life” means the gospel, called
the...
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II. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S PATTERN
CHAPTER 2
_ 1. Oneness of mind through self effacement (Philippians 2:1)_
2. The humiliation and exaltation of Christ (Philippians 2:5)
3. Work out your own salv...
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PHP_2:12-18. WORK AND SACRIFICE. In view of this wonderful example
Paul exhorts his readers to be even more diligent in his absence than
they had been when he was present with them. If this is all don...
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THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
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HOLDING FORTHs='bible' href='290 41:25'>Isa 41:25. Cyrus. Raised up.
The purpose. Isaiah 41:26. Challenge as to Prediction. Isaiah 41:29.
Nothingness. OR (APP-104) REJOICING TO ME. COMPARE 2:19'>1TH 2...
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_Holding forth_ as offering it for acceptance; presenting it to the
notice, enquiry, and welcome, of others. The metaphor of the luminary
is dropped. It is intimated that the faithful Christian will n...
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INFERENCES FROM THE FOREGOING PASSAGES: THE GREATNESS OF THE METHODS
OF SALVATION: THE CONSEQUENT CALL TO A LIFE REVERENT, SELF-FORGETFUL,
FRUITFUL, FAITHFUL, JOYFUL...
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ΛΌΓΟΝ ΖΩΉΣ слово жизни. _Gen._ источника
или _gen._ аппозиции, то есть слово,
которое несет жизнь и является жизнью,
ΈΠΈΧΟΝΤΕΣ _praes. act. part. от_ ΈΠΈΧΩ (G1907)
крепко держать, удерживать. Последн...
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DISCOURSE: 2148
PRACTICAL RELIGION ENFORCED
Philippians 2:14. _Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without
rebuke, in the midst of...
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HOLDING FORTH, &C.— _Holding fast—that I may glory._...
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OUTLINE OF 1:27-2:18
D.
Exhortation to a worthy manner of life; Philippians 1:27-30;
Philippians 2:1-18
1.
Plea for steadfast striving; Philippians 1:27-30
a.
Do this whether I come or be absent...
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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of
Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
HOLDING FORTH - to them, and so applying it [the common meaning of
ep...
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_PARTICIPATION IN THE EVANGEL_
27 The citizenship or enfranchisement here referred to is celestial,
not terrestrial.
THE PHILIPPIANS' SUFFERING
29 It is our privilege to enjoy the sufferings which...
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2:16 vain. (f-28) This is the other alternative to 'coming and finding
them walking well,' as he had said in ch. 1.27....
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 2
PAUL’S APPEAL FOR UNITY AND *HUMILITY 2:1-4
V1 You are united with Christ and that encourages you. You know the
comfort of...
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[5.
Exhortation and Commendation (Philippians 2:12).
(1) EXHORTATION TO WORK OUT THEIR SALVATION through the in working of
God, and so to be lights in the world, and the glory of the Apostle,
even i...
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CHAPTER 8
WORKING AND SHINING.
Philippians 2:12 (R.V.)
AFTER his great appeal to the mind of Christ, the Apostle can pursue
his practical object; and he can do so with a certain tranquillity,
confid...
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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE TO BE LED IN A SPIRIT OF AWE AND WATCHFULNESS, AS
IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD'S WORKING. On Philippians 2:12-13 see two
important discussions, Schaeder, _Greifswalder Studien_, pp. 231 2...
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LIGHTS IN THE WORLD
Philippians 2:12
The sublime visions of the Apostle of the glory of the divine Redeemer
are always linked with practical exhortation. Do nothing through pride
and vainglory. Look...
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The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the
full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which
suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct
i...
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GOD WORKS IN CHRISTIANS
When Christians submit their lives to God's will, it can be said that
God works in them (1 Peter 2:13). The Almighty works in them through
his great plan for man's salvation. ...
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Holding forth the (o) word of life; (8) that I may rejoice in the day
of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
(o) The Gospel is called the word of life, because of the effec...
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_To my glory, &c. That is, I beseech you to continue in faith, and
comply with the word and doctrine of the gospel, that I may have
glory, and rejoice together with you in the day of Christ, when he
s...
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(14) В¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That
ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in
the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine...
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There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space
to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be
said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
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16_Holding forth the word of life _The reason why they ought to be
luminaries is, that they carry the _word of life, _by which they are
enlightened, that they may give light also to others. Now he all...
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But this, too, produced its effects. The apostle desired that their
joy should be full, and that unity among the Philippians should be
perfect; for his absence had allowed some seeds of disunion and
d...
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HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE,.... By which may be meant, either
Christ the essential Word, in whom life was, and is, and who is called
the quick or living Word, John 1:1; and here may be styled the...
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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of
Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Ver. 16. _Holding forth the word_] επεχοντες, as an ensign,
or rather a...
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_Do all things_ Especially all good offices to each other, not only
without contention, (Philippians 2:3,) but even _without murmurings_
At your duty, or at one another; _and disputings_ With each oth...
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HOLDING FORTH; exhibiting in principle and practice the gospel of
Christ.
NOT RUN-NEITHER LABORED IN VAIN; in the toil and labor bestowed on
you....
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THE APPLICATION OF THE ADMONITION TO TRUE WORKS OF SANCTIFICATION.
Philippians 2:12...
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In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of
life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so
indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings C...
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The Ins and Outs of Christian Living
1 Peter 2:12-18
1. KEY WORDS
12 Obeyed, work, salvation, trembling
13 Will, pleasure
14 Murmuring, disputing
15 Blameless, harmless, rebuke, crooked, pervers...
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“HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE; THAT. MAY HAVE WHEREOF TO GLORY IN
THE DAY OF CHRIST, THAT. DID NOT RUN IN VAIN NEITHER LABOR IN VAIN”
“Holding forth”: The present tense is here used. Either holding...
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12-18 We must be diligent in the use of all the means which lead to
our salvation, persevering therein to the end. With great care, lest,
with all our advantages, we should come short. Work out your...
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HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE; carefully bearing before you, and
stedfastly showing, not only by your profession, but conversation, the
Lord Jesus Christ, 1 JOHN 1:1, whose gospel is the word of life...
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Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
I exhort you all, therefore, to yield obedience to the word of
righteousness, and to exercise all patience, such as ye have seen
[set] before your eyes, not onl...
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Php_2:16 fast G1907 (G5723) word G3056 life G2222 that G1519 I G1698
rejoice G2745 in G1519 day G2250 Christ G5547 that G3754 have G5143
not G3756 run G5143 (G5627) in G1519 vain G2756 or G3761 labore...
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AS A RESULT OF THEIR PARTICIPATION WITH CHRIST IN HIS DEATH,
RESURRECTION AND EXALTATION THEY ARE TO PUT EVERY EFFORT INTO TOGETHER
‘WORKING OUT' THE SALVATION THAT GOD WAS WORKING WITHIN THEM SO
THAT...
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_Exhortations to advance in the way of salvation, to be lights in the
world and a joy to the apostle,_ 12-18.
Having set before them the perfect example of Christ as an incentive
to unity of mind, th...
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AS LIGHTS IN THE WORLD
(ως φωστηρες εν κοσμω). As luminaries like the
heavenly bodies. Christians are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
as they reflect the light from Christ (John 1:4; John 8:1...
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THE DAY
(_ See Scofield) - (1 Corinthians 1:8). _...
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Philippians 2:14
The Duties of a Church towards its Neighbourhood.
I. The relation of a Church to a neighbourhood is that of salt to the
land. Prejudice may be dispersed, and men be favourably dispo...
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Philippians 2:1. _if there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if
any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels
and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having...
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CONTENTS: Christ, the believer's pattern, rejoicing in lowly service.
The outworking of inworked salvation. The apostolic example.
CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus....
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Philippians 2:1. _If there be therefore any consolation in Christ._
Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and
despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage one...
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AS YOU OFFER THEM. _Johnson_ says: "Always preaching Christ in word,
in life, and in deed. That was their work. Unless they did this they
were a failure." REASON TO BE PROUD OF YOU. Compare 1 Thessalo...
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_Wherefore my beloved, as ye have always obeyed _
I.
The work.
1. Work out your own salvation.
2. In conformity with apostolic teaching.
3. Under all circumstances.
II. The means.
1. Divine pow...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:1 Encouragement to Humble Service.
Paul calls the Philippians to unite in love and humility (vv.
Philippians 2:1), following Christ’s example (vv. Philippians 2:5).
T...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 2:14. DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT MURMURINGS.—Without
mutterings, as men who in cowardice dare not speak plainly what they
think. We must consider the warning a...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 2:1
IF THERE BE THEREFORE, ANY CONSOLATION IN CHRIST. Mark the fervor of
the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς
σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας
πολλῆς (Chrysostom). He appeals...
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If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if [there is] any
comfort of love, if [there is] any fellowship of the Spirit, if [there
is] any bowels [compassion] and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, tha...
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1 Corinthians 9:26; 1 John 1:1; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1
Thessalonians 3:5; 2 Corinthians 1:14; 2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 13:26;
Galatians 2:2;...
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Holding forth [ε π ε χ ο ν τ ε ς]. The verb means literally
to hold upon or apply. Hence to fix attention upon, as Luke 14:7; Acts
3:5; 1 Timothy 4:16. In Acts 19:22, stayed : where the idea at bottom...
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HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD LIVE
Philippians 2:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an
American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religions, he...