I chose to write my paper on Philippians 3:12-21. Before writing this paper I was not entirely familiar with the reasons for Paul’s letters to the church of Philippi. It was an interesting study once I understood the background and reasoning for Paul’s writings. Paul writes a thank you letter to the Christians at Philippi for their contributions and support in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on Christian unity. Paul is also giving them an update on his circumstances…

The following essay I will be conducting an exegesis of Genesis 3; 1-12 in its ancient and modern context. I will be analysing themes that run throughout the text and the importance of these themes in identifying the meaning of this passage. Genesis 3 revolves around the fall of creation, in this essay I will analysing the fall and the roles the characters play in the fall and evaluate the fall of humanity and the implications this has modern society. Serpent is repeated throughout the Bible for…

The Exegesis of Exodus 21:1-11 The Law concerning Slaves 1These are the ordinances that you shall set before them: 2When you buy a male Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, but in the seventh he shall go out a free person, without debt.3If he comes in single, he shall go out single; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him.4If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master 's and he shall go out alone.5But…

Evangel University EXEGESIS OF REVELATIONS 3:14-22 An Exegetical Paper Presented to Dr. Vincent Medina In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in BIBL 296 Sophomore Seminar By Colton Henning November 2016 Introduction Revelation 3:14-22 starts with John’s presentation of Jesus’s judgements and anger toward a spiritually indifferent community. The chapter is constructed of various letters that were written to address issues in churches throughout the land. A key idea that is introduced…

Ephesians 5:21-33 p Principles of Biblical Interpretation RELI 3305 02 Instructor: W.B. Tolar December 8, 2011 Jordan R. Laessig Setting The book of Ephesians was written by the apostle Paul (Ephesians 1:1) while in jail (Acts 28:16-31) between A.D. 60 and A.D. 62. While most agree that this letter was written to address the church of Ephesus, some scholars believe that because the name Ephesus was not mentioned in the book, Paul was writing to all churches in Asia Minor, and Ephesus was…

Interpretive Analysis Philippians 1:3-11 1. Structural Analysis Keeping with the basic structure form used by multiple times by Paul in his day, immediately after opening the letter (Giving his name and in this instance also Timothy's, naming to whom the epistle was written for, a general greeting and thanksgiving)Paul gives a prayer for these believers while foreshadowing the themes that will be used later on in the epistle. Key Center: "I thank my God every time I think of you…" (3) Paragraph…

An Exegesis of Philippians 3:12-21 Shedrack Wike BIB 252 Philippians & Colossians January 18, 2014 An Exegesis of Philippians 3:12-21 I chose to write my paper on Philippians 3:12-21. Before writing this paper I was not entirely familiar with the reasons for Paul’s letters to the church of Philippi. It was an interesting study once I understood the background and reasoning for Paul’s writings. Paul writes a thank you letter to the Christians at Philippi for their contributions…

Corey Bailey Intro to OT Dr. Ward December 17, 2014 Exegesis: Joshua 6: 15-21 In the Old Testament, there are a number of books that contain violent stories that may astonish a first time reader. Some of these stories seem to encourage not only the slaughtering of enemy armies, but also the murder of innocent civilians including the elderly, women, children and livestock. The book of Joshua has a multiple of narratives that tell of such events. In chapters six through eleven, God instructs Joshua…

Saint Leo University Professor McClenney Exegesis Paper Romans 12:2 Jamesca Caton June 22, 2014 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION3 BACKGROUND3 LITERARY ANALYSIS4 THEOLOGY ANALYSIS5 CONCLUSION6 BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………………………7 INTRODUCTION When the thought of God’s purpose for us comes to mind, you think of what God’s will is for us all. Throughout the bible you can read that we were put on this earth for the glory of God and strive to give Him glory. God…

and other relevant bible passages. Philippians 2: 3-11 The passage of scripture chosen for this essay is taken from a letter which is “almost universally acknowledged” (Murray, 2001:1180) to have been written by the apostle Paul. As is clearly stated in the opening verses of the letter it is written “To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi...” (Philippians 1:2a), which was the first city within Macedonia that Paul reached with the gospel (Acts 16:12-40). Some concern is however expressed…