The letter to the Philippians has been the subject of historical criticism in relation to its contemporary authors and philosophers. In Studies in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians , Hans Dieter Betz scrutinizes five segments from the letter to the Philippians to examine scholastic interpretations and to suggest a new interpretation regarding its literary genre as preparation for death(praemeditatio mortis). Hans Dieter Betz is a German-American scholar of the New Testament and Early Christianity
The objective of this paper is to achieve a thorough exegetical analysis of Philippians 2:2-11. To accomplish this objective, the basic contents of this passage will be examined. Furthermore, all relevant issues from this passage will be examined as well. This passage will be made clear in its context so that the content will fit into the overall meaning of the passage. More importantly, a verse by verse analysis of the passage will be given to understand the author’s thoughts. As with any interpretation
Exegetical Study of Philippians 2:1-11 The purpose of this paper is to perform a thorough exegetical analysis of Philippians 2:1-11. In order to accomplish this purpose, the basic contents of the passage will be surveyed. In addition, any relevant issues from the background of the letter will be examined. This passage will be interpreted in its context so that its meaning will fit into the overall meaning of the letter. Most importantly, a verse by verse exposition of the text will be given which
Exegetical Paper on Philippians 2:1-11 is being submitted to: DR: LEO PERCER In partial fulfilment for the requirement of the course NBST 610 (HERMENEUTICS) SUBMITTED BY: STEPHEN GEDDAM L26282842 CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 HISTORICAL CONTEXT ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 EXPOSITION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1) The Genuine
wrote to other churches, such as those at Galatia and Corinth (292). This proves to be the case in Philippians 2:19-24. In these six verses Paul is intending to communicate two main points: (1) He believes that Timothy is a respectable teacher of God’s word, and he wants the Philippian congregation to recognize this (Phil 2:22); (2) Paul intends for Timothy’s visit to be encouraging to the Philippian brethren, and for their encouragement to be reciprocated in himself. In writing this section of
as language, genre, form / source / redaction 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
The Apostle Paul’s strategic mission of expanding the church and spreading the Gospel was significant considering the challenges he had to conquer. His life and example was and is applicable to modern cross-cultural leaders and organizations. Philippians 2 is a letter written by Paul to the church of Philippi. It was prepared during his imprisonment in Rome for spreading the Gospel of Christ in an area where people predominately and traditionally believed in Judaism. His writing in this passage highlights
Detailed Analysis In verse 7, which is the first verse of the pericope, Paul contrasts the seeming advantages he had just listed which should have been of profit to him with regard to his standing with God when considered by human standards, yet in light of the new understanding he had received through Christ, he had determined that they were actually of “loss (Philippians 3:7 NRSV)” to him instead. Paul goes even further in verse 8, stating that his conception of “loss (Philippians 3:8 NRSV)” was
Christ. The Philippians desperately needed to take notice concerning the Good News about the Kingdom of God. Granting that Paul was under house arrest, he was yet permitted to have some degree of freedom towards continuing his ministry; so he ministered and preached the Good News to all who approached him. A few of the persons included in his visits were Jewish leaders from the synagogue in Rome. Also during the time of his imprisonment he wrote letters to the Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and to
Super Intro… While waiting in line at the ice rink one day, a little boy smiled at me and began making the cutest funny faces. He looked about four years old. My friend and I made funny faces back at him before going off to skate. Thirty minutes later, I noticed the boy again. His mother wanted him to skate, but only encouraged him from the sidelines since she wasn’t wearing skates. I asked my friend if we should help the little boy. She agreed. The mom smiled and nodded her head when we asked her