[Note: Robert C. Swift, "The Theme and Structure of Philippians," Bibliotheca Sacra 141:563 (July-September 1984):238. (is debated. endstream ET 0.33276 0 TD (In 1:15-17 Paul expands in chiastic fashion on the )Tj BT 9 0 0 9 297.6453 89.3225 Tm endobj BT 0.029 Tw (P H)Tj (. 11 0 0 11 66.1968 521.8658 Tm [(T)-15(he second reason is hotly debated by exegetes and translators: \()]TJ Eerdmans)]TJ BT -0.026 Tw /F1 1 Tf 13.]. BT 9 0 0 9 102.6297 486.9682 Tm -0.015 Tc -25.60311 -1.09091 TD -17.90941 -1 TD -25.85309 -1.09091 TD 0 0.276 419 595 re 11 0 0 11 331.3307 473.8658 Tm /F5 1 Tf (This last phrase of 1:20 is further developed in 1:21: )Tj /F5 1 Tf -14.01945 -1.09091 TD 0.0116 Tw 0.0323 Tw /GS0 gs He ar)18(gues convincingly)]TJ Rather, it sets out to describe some of its practical implications. -0.25769 -1.40014 TD /F0 1 Tf << /F5 1 Tf 0 Tw /F0 1 Tf (involvement. (104)Tj 0 Tc T* Both fac-)Tj [(exor)18(dium)]TJ -0.0001 Tc BT [(the commentary was, on the whole, favourable, scholars like the Germa)-20(n)]TJ 0 0 0 1 k 0.05 Tw -0.013 Tw >> (108)Tj -1.28848 -1.09091 TD -0.015 Tc ET [(G)20(i)40(nwvskei)40(n de; uJma`" bouvlomai, ajdelfoiv, o{t)-20(i ta; kat\306 ejme; ma`llon)]TJ ET [Note: See Charlie Bing, "Does Philippians 1:6 Teach Perseverance?" /F1 1 Tf >> -0.015 Tc 11 0 0 11 105.8673 136.9524 Tm -0.0001 Tc 1 0 0 1 -1000 1595.2761 Tm (in 1:15 and )Tj [Note: Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, 2:64.]. -0.015 Tc 0.046 Tw Pauls Christ-centered life is certainly a fine example for all Christians to emulate. -0.0001 Tc (could be regarded as a hendiadys. (91)Tj (, used in 1:12 (and again in 1:25), is a military)Tj 0.025 Tw (oi\\da)Tj -23.04844 -1.11111 TD )]TJ (ejn ejmoi;)Tj ET 0.0963 Tw -17.21186 -1.09091 TD -24.38192 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 157.7454 160.2594 Tm St. Paul\325)55(s Epistles and Ancient Greek and Roman Rhetoric. 0 0 0 1 k -18.77595 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 261.4886 488.6296 Tm [(et, what shall I choose? BT Here he spoke of the end of his own (cf. -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 94.5433 196.4248 Tm 11 0 0 11 227.3619 485.5469 Tm -0.0151 Tc 0 -1.09091 TD -0.0002 Tc 11 0 0 11 94.8836 104.3481 Tm Couldnt keep it in, heaven knows Ive tried. (RIEN)Tj 9 0 0 9 102.2851 277.5828 Tm /F0 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 248.3779 263.0626 Tm BT 78.]. /GS0 gs /Length 5147 0.0948 Tw A defense (Gr. 0 Tc 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm BT (, the audience and the opposition. 0.0325 Tw /F0 1 Tf 1.54617 -1.09091 TD 24.11307 0 TD (theoretical approach\323. /GS0 gs (ejlpiv")Tj Informing the Philippians that his adver-)Tj -0.016 Tc 0.079 Tw /F5 1 Tf -0.027 Tw [(rendered: \322I shall never be put to shame,\323 but rather:)-15( )-15(\322God will not)]TJ -0.015 Tc (ejpi)Tj (-)Tj 0 Tc 0.035 Tw -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 83.2047 343.661 Tm BT -0.0001 Tc -20.76707 -1.33333 TD (, verse 13\). -0.0159 Tc 0.029 Tw Even in Philippi he had received hospitality from Lydia (Acts 16:15) and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:33-34). -0.016 Tc 0.033 Tw 0.0411 Tw -0.0353 Tw Pauls lack of reference to his apostleship is in harmony with the overall emphasis of this epistle (cf. 0 Tc (NAB)Tj (uJma`")Tj The main)Tj -1.28848 -1.09091 TD -0.015 Tc 0.066 Tw )Tj -25.7703 -1.09091 TD f /F0 1 Tf 0.025 Tw 0.0446 Tw 9.61553 0 TD BT 0.025 Tw -0.006 Tw ET BT /F5 1 Tf [(Acta Theologica)-17261(2005:1)]TJ BT 0.0957 Tw 0.023 Tw /F5 1 Tf (of Christian joy and were tempted to abandon their struggle. ET BT [(A RHETORICAL ANAL)74(YSIS OF )]TJ (salvation. T* [(In order to understand Paul\325)55(s rhetorical strategy in each section, one)]TJ T)92(olmie proposes the translation)-15(:)-15( )-15-15(d)-15(a)-15(t)-15( )-15(G)-15(o)-15(d)-15( )-15(m)-15(y)]TJ 11 0 0 11 173.761 105.1374 Tm -0.015 Tc 1 0 0 1 -1000 1595.2761 Tm -0.018 Tw /F0 1 Tf (M)Tj (Acta Theologica)Tj -0.0151 Tc (firm conviction, assuring the Philippians in an extremely powerful wa)Tj 0 Tc BT /F0 1 Tf BT 65.197 76.536 289.134 21.74 re BT [(Luke 2:34. BT God and people work together in the process of sanctification, but glorification is Gods work alone. (the same purpose (Schenk 1984:144). 0.0823 Tw New)Tj BT 0 Tc "It seems most likely, therefore, that Paul expected to be with the Lord in full consciousness." -0.0151 Tc "Even though these titles occur only here and in the Pastoral Epistles in the Pauline corpus, one should not construe this to suggest either that the other Pauline churches did not have such leaders or that this is a later development in his churches." /F0 1 Tf ET -0.015 Tc f -0.0151 Tc 0 Tw -0.0002 Tc /F0 1 Tf 0 Tc (is also used)Tj 9 0 0 9 343.3002 185.3225 Tm -0.017 Tw 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm L.4.5a - Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. /F5 1 Tf ET -0.0001 Tc -0.015 Tc BT (ities. -0.0159 Tc Web1:07: Melville is trying to paint a picture of Ahab by making this comparison. (S)Tj (-)Tj -25.85308 -1.09091 TD 11 0 0 11 246.1968 439.2594 Tm ET Whenever Paul wrote, "I want you to know," he introduced something important (cf. ET )Tj 67.]. BT ET 0 Tw 11 0 0 11 101.8622 162.0547 Tm 11 0 0 11 80.3701 521.8658 Tm 0.16284 -2.21965 TD 9 0 0 9 205.2638 55.8736 Tm 9 0 0 9 212.4281 493.1189 Tm 1 0 0 1 -1000 1595.2761 Tm 19.73813 0 TD -0.014 Tw (143-144\). -0.0202 Tw (self to the categories of ancient rhetoric, or should one als)Tj Other com-)Tj This hope enabled him to reassess his circumstances, not by suppressing his emotions, evident throughout this letter, but by relating them to Gods sovereignty and to Jesus centrality in life." ET 0 Tc -0.0262 Tw ET Q (in 1:11, where Paul prays that the partial sancti-)Tj /F5 1 Tf -22.98688 -1.09091 TD -0.015 Tc )Tj (tou`to)Tj T* (de)Tj 0.074 Tw -0.015 Tc )Tj 0.047 Tw -0.0002 Tc 0 0.276 419 595 re Q 0.0101 Tw He did not refer to separation from his loved ones or from what he had worked so hard to accumulate or accomplish either. -0.0151 Tc Tj (s Letter to the Philippians)Tj 0.025 Tw ET ET Figurative language refers to the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order and meaning in order to convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or evocative comparison. 9 0 0 9 103.2866 248.8359 Tm 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm [(Loh and Nida (1977:32) suggest two possibilities: F)15(i)15(r)15(s)15(t)15(,)15( )15(s)15(i)15(n)15(c)15(e)15( )15(h)15(i)15(s)15( )15(l)15(i)15(f)15(e)]TJ -0.015 Tc -0.0151 Tc 0 Tc /F5 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 151.0478 461.8658 Tm /F5 1 Tf [(duced, something really important (Schenk 1984:133). /F0 1 Tf (The type of ar)Tj It means literally "to live as a citizen." (Der Philipperbrief)Tj 0.038 Tw All Rights Reserved.Garamond Three is a trademark of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.Garamond Three T " D U B 5 I F P M H J 3 ) &. 0.025 Tw (1957. Here it is used fi)15(g)15(u)15(-)]TJ )Tj BT ET endobj 1.59126 0 TD 9 0 0 9 83.2047 183.7555 Tm WebL.3.5a - Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps). He saw living as an opportunity to continue serving the person of Christ and building up the body of Christ. 11 0 0 11 289.14 201.1374 Tm 0 -1.40014 TD /F0 1 Tf BT 11 0 0 11 160.8591 177.4563 Tm -0.0001 Tc 0 Tc (1988. T* Although the initial reaction to)Tj 11 0 0 11 97.0253 363.5286 Tm 1 0 TD endstream BT BT -0.0001 Tc -1.28848 -1.09091 TD 0 Tc -1.28848 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 80.3701 248.8359 Tm Nevertheless with him in confinement they had an opportunity to regain the spotlight by becoming more active and outspoken. stream Q 11 0 0 11 350.5807 268.2594 Tm 0.096 Tw (, had lost their)Tj ET (is then trans-)Tj Philippians 1:9-10). /GS0 gs -0.0001 Tc The elders whom Paul appointed were probably Jewish converts who had good backgrounds in the Old Testament. >> -0.01 Tw The book of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel is. -0.0152 Tc )]TJ BT 0.022 Tw /F5 1 Tf This "biographical prologue" [Note: Swift, p. )]TJ BT -0.0001 Tc 0.0549 Tw This was an office that carried over from Jewish synagogue life. Q 0 Tc (. 0.025 Tw /F0 1 Tf 0.025 Tw ( )Tj 0.077 Tw /F0 1 Tf -25.77034 -1.09091 TD ET [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ >> -0.0264 Tc 11 0 0 11 78.6949 105.1374 Tm )Tj "Here is confidence indeed. 0.016 Tw /F5 1 Tf ET 0 0 0 1 k kardia) refers to the whole personality: intellect, emotions, and will, not just sentiment. The Greek word echaristhe, translated "granted," comes from charis, meaning "grace." 5.65717 0 TD 0.0315 Tw -0.0004 Tc (\322the help which the Spirit of Jesus Christ gives\323 \()' 1 g 0 -1.09091 TD BT (to convey his joy concerning the progress of the gospel and his own)' /F1 1 Tf -0.0214 Tw -16.05156 -1.09091 TD (sities will result in his salvation and the progress of the gospel)Tj -0.0001 Tc [(s)-20(unevcomai)]TJ 11 0 0 11 66.1968 521.5469 Tm As a gen)15(e)15(r)15(a)15(l)]TJ -0.0001 Tc 1 0 obj ET 0 Tc One should also distinguish be-)]TJ L.5.5a - Interpret figurative language, 0 595.276 0 0 re While the preposition)Tj 9 0 0 9 252.645 521.5469 Tm 0.0325 Tw (, )Tj /F1 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 173.9705 196.5193 Tm ET 0 0 0 0 k f -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 80.3701 129.2456 Tm /F5 1 Tf (estament. 9 0 0 9 137.2902 277.5828 Tm -0.0252 Tw 11 0 0 11 80.3701 521.8658 Tm >> 0.016 Tw Chicago: Moody Press. 0 Tc (ed,)Tj (tors are rhetorically significant. 9 0 0 9 241.3176 283.7335 Tm (ejlpiv")Tj (A)Tj 11 0 0 11 178.2946 168.8579 Tm The imp)-15(o)-15(r)-15(t)-15(a)-15(n)-15(t)]TJ 0.0775 Tw It is)Tj 11 0 0 11 271.8017 335.0626 Tm -0.0159 Tc 9 0 0 9 80.3701 452.0706 Tm (A)Tj 0 -1.09091 TD 3.39908 0 TD 0 -1.09091 TD -0.027 Tw (The rhetorical significance of this translation is that, although the)Tj )Tj ((Silva 1988:21).)' -0.02 Tc -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 151.5621 192.7875 Tm (subjective genitive. Q ET -2.8724 -1.09091 TD T* -0.016 Tc 26 0 obj In: S.E. -0.015 Tc -13.51333 -1.11111 TD /F0 1 Tf /F5 1 Tf -0.013 Tw 9 0 0 9 129.1823 112.2594 Tm This is the only place in the New Testament, except 1 Timothy 3, where a New Testament writer mentioned both elders and deacons together as the leaders of the church. (. Tj -0.0001 Tc If this is correct, )]TJ 11 0 0 11 185.4188 249.4563 Tm Paul was confident that just as surely as God had justified the Philippians He would also continue to sanctify and eventually glorify them. 2.13018 0 TD ET 15.80559 0 TD 0 0 0 0 k BT 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf -0.004 Tw ET -0.025 Tc 11 0 0 11 249.2096 446.4642 Tm Perhaps they received special mention because Epaphroditus had come to Paul with money from the Philippian church (Philippians 2:25) and or because friction existed within this church (Philippians 4:2-3). 0 Tw 0 Tr 9 0 0 9 223.4262 350.724 Tm 0.0458 Tw BT -0.0148 Tw BT -0.02 Tc -0.025 Tc 1 g 9 0 0 9 276.1721 422.4642 Tm "We grow in proportion as we know. 0.0408 Tw << 0.0807 Tw BT [(ajnagkaiovt)-20(eron)]TJ (gospel as a result of his circumstances. (appreciate the nature of the ambiguities in this verse, because the)Tj -1.54617 -1.40014 TD [-1046(The or)18(ganisation of the ar)17(gument in the letter as a whole needs)]TJ -10.66952 -1 TD 11 0 0 11 83.2047 371.0626 Tm In his construction of the situation in)Tj BT -1.54617 -1.40015 TD 0 0 0 0 k -0.016 Tc -0.0152 Tc (s conviction in this regard \(Silva 1988:)Tj 0.025 Tw -0.0151 Tc BT 9 0 0 9 184.2426 184.5193 Tm -0.0001 Tc (1983)Tj Silva (1988:81) is pro-)Tj 9 0 0 9 190.322 208.2594 Tm /F5 1 Tf (ficant feature of Philippians. 11 0 0 11 85.1203 136.9524 Tm (reason to be proud of me \322\) have done. ET It involves justification, when a sinner trusts Jesus Christ as his or her Savior. (Afrikaans T)Tj /F0 1 Tf "Second, opposition and suffering probably lie behind a further-seldom noted-major motif in the letter: Pauls repeated emphasis on the believers sure future with its eschatological triumph." -0.027 Tw 0.025 Tw -0.0001 Tc - Taught English as Second Language to Elementary, Junior High and High School students at English Courses and private classes. 0.043 Tw endobj Here it is used)]TJ ((1:11). 0.054 Tw BT 0.019 Tw q 9 0 0 9 217.324 160.2594 Tm f 1 Cor. (the translation \322hopeful expectation.\323 Schenk (1984:164) also trans-)Tj "In spite of the hostility of his enemies outside the church and the evil designs of his detractors within, the apostle is greatly encouraged by one overriding fact: Christ is being proclaimed." /F0 1 Tf [-1046(The use of )]TJ Earlier he had spoken of the completion of the Philippians salvation. ET (Cambridge University Press. /F0 1 Tf BT 11 0 0 11 66.1968 320.724 Tm ET (he has committed, but only for his connection with the Christ whom)' W n 0 Tc -0.0001 Tc Q (Paul refers to two classes of preachers with different motives. endobj -28.23409 -1.33334 TD As such it recalls the)Tj -0.0001 Tc -0.03 Tw 8.84995 0 TD [(a)-15(n objective genitive because the noun does not mean \322help,\323 but \322sup-)]TJ (y)Tj BT 0.011 Tw J Vernon McGee suggests the background for Paul's comments in Phil 1:12-20 - Paul is speaking very emphatically to them. When the believers in Philippi heard that Paul was in prison, they sent a message to him by their pastor, Epaphroditus, and it probably went something like this: "Oh, poor brother Paul, we feel so sorry for you. 0.008 Tw (used in many papyri letters and consists of four elements:)Tj -4.42516 -1.09091 TD -0.0001 Tc T* 0 Tc -12.78009 -1.33333 TD 1.28848 -1.40015 TD The appointment comes from God, and thus they translate)-15(:)]TJ ET 0.0834 Tw (:)Tj 0.014 Tw -0.0001 Tc Paul\325)55(s case, or rathe)-25(r)]TJ (1976. /F0 1 Tf 0.041 Tw T* -5.49766 -1.09091 TD T)92(olmie (2004:141) is probably correct)]TJ They had witnessed his struggles in Philippi when he had planted the church there and perhaps in his subsequent ministry there. Here he discerned what was best regarding his own desires and the Philippians spiritual progress (cf. /GS0 gs 65.197 104.882 289.134 425.1971 re [(pepoi)20(qovta")]TJ (\))Tj 9 0 0 9 192.9624 149.3225 Tm 0.028 Tw [(Paul\325)55(s dilemma is expressed clearly in 1:23-24. (1998. ET Eerdmans)]TJ (TEV)Tj Web[IMMEDIATE OBSERVATIONS] Text: Philippians 1:1-30 1 The purpose of this exercise is to recognize and note details in the wording of the text and their significance for its meaning. Since God has called him to defend the)Tj "Proud confidence" (NASB, Gr. 21.71602 0 TD 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf 0.0506 Tw ET The analysis is done in terms of what is called a \322grounded)]TJ -11.09732 -0.72727 TD ((\322rejoice\323) links the two)Tj Webhas titled Philippians 1 as Joy in Living, Philippians 2 as Joy in Service, Philippians 3 as Joy in Fellowship, and Philippians 4 as Joy in Rewards. Paul writes to reassure /F5 1 Tf [(w{st)-20(e tou;" desmouv" mou fanerou;" ejn Cr)20(i)20(stw`/ genevsqai)]TJ (narratio)Tj 1 0 0 1 -1000 1595.2761 Tm T* ET ET )Tj 0.015 Tw q 0.0304 Tw (De Brief van Paulus aan de Philippenzen en de Brief aan Philemon. ET This can only be done)]TJ -0.0001 Tc ET -0.0001 Tc -0.0001 Tc -20.24823 -1.09091 TD -0.015 Tc /F5 1 Tf /F5 1 Tf 0.025 Tw ET 0.025 Tw (\) in)Tj 0.0906 Tw However, Paul may have meant more than that since these terms have legal connotations. [(s rhetorical strategy)92(, constructed from the text itself and aimed at reas-)]TJ -0.035 Tc (Which interpretation is to be preferred? -0.0001 Tc ET (2004. T* [(o)-15(f love for the man, whom they knew had been appointed by God for)]TJ Consequently we should make use of this great privilege as Paul did. (CEV)Tj BT 11 0 0 11 152.8425 299.0626 Tm ET -0.0151 Tc )]TJ The Anchor Bible Reference)]TJ "Aproskopos has to do with being blameless in the sense of not offending or not causing someone else to stumble." -20.84692 -1.09091 TD This is Paul\325)' /F0 1 Tf (, 1:20\). 11 0 0 11 137.2304 139.2456 Tm BT 0 Tw -0.0001 Tc BT BT (expectation that God will do something in future, as is clear from)Tj 0.051 Tw Here it serves)Tj BT ET 2.69141 0 TD In other sections it is)' 9 0 0 9 195.9938 302.4804 Tm [Note: Wiersbe, 2:70.]. ET 0.027 Tw endobj 0.034 Tw [(refers to attitudes as sources of behaviour)55(,)]TJ -0.0001 Tc 11 0 0 11 87.6619 247.661 Tm -0.0001 Tc /F5 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 223.9306 473.8658 Tm )Tj 0 Tw If Paul had believed in purgatory or soul sleep, he would hardly have said he regarded death as a preferable alternative to life. 0.053 Tw (and did he draw on such knowledge deliberately or not? ET ET /F0 1 Tf (ASV)Tj [(1984:164: \322Gott wird mich in keiner Lage preisg)-15(e)-15(b)-15(e)-15(n)-15-15(\))-15(. 0 Tc (, had lost their sense)Tj 0 Tw His behavior in prison had been pure and blameless (cf. )]TJ (pathos)Tj The Gospel. stream The only exegetical problem in these two verses is the)Tj [(tions \(see 1 Cor)55(. -0.0151 Tc -0.022 Tw By using this special word Paul may indicate that he expects to receive a kings welcome from the Philippians when he comes to their town (Beare)." "With this section we come to the heart of matters, the primary reason for having written this letter . 0.025 Tw -0.0151 Tc [-1046(the recognition that Paul is here alluding to Job 13:13-18 in the)]TJ -0.0001 Tc ET T* 0 0.276 419 595 re 9 0 0 9 66.1968 90.3507 Tm (hJmerav)Tj 0.0508 Tw Philippians 1:19). (prefer the first option and regard (a) as the protasis, (b) as the apodosis)Tj ET (ujaggelivou kei`mai, )Tj ET /F0 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 100.2238 262.6852 Tm -0.0097 Tw 0.025 Tw )Tj -0.015 Tc ET ET )]TJ 0 Tc 9 0 0 9 200.7784 168.8579 Tm -0.0337 Tw -25.82525 -1.09091 TD BT ET -0.0001 Tc (. >> 0.0065 Tw (R E)Tj 0.025 Tw BT stream -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 190.569 506.6296 Tm -0.033 Tw (as \322informing the Philippians that his imprisonment was for the ad)Tj -0.015 Tc BT WebPhilippians 1:12-18 Introduction There is an old joke about four men in England that were all seated in the same booth on a train. 11 0 0 11 66.1968 521.8658 Tm -6.85928 -1.09091 TD -14.13148 -1.09091 TD -0.0102 Tc 11 0 0 11 282.9111 172.2594 Tm 0.071 Tw [(same meaning. (Rhetoric and Galatians. 0 595.276 0 0 re 11 0 0 11 246.1968 449.661 Tm (strategies, that is, strategies that cannot be related directly to the)' ET 0.025 Tw (W)Tj ET /F0 1 Tf ( )Tj ET 1 g -5.95805 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 102.1968 439.2594 Tm T* >> 0.0778 Tw -0.025 Tc 0.88868 0 TD [(ar)17(gument based on divine involvement\). (een emboldened to proclaim the gospel without fear)Tj ET [(w{st)-20(e tou;" desmouv" mou fanerou;" ejn Cr)20(i)20(stw`/ genevsqai)]TJ But it is used on occasion in Classical Greek of timid horses that shy upon being startled at some unexpected object (LSJ). -1.73726 -1.09091 TD [(e)-16(jlhvl)20(uqen)]TJ -0.0001 Tc /F0 1 Tf (living the gospel (1:9-11). The antecedent of "that" in the phrase "and that from (or by) God" cannot be "sign" or "salvation (or saved)" both of which are feminine in the Greek text. (s faith and perseveranc)Tj -0.0001 Tc endobj -1.28848 -1.09091 TD 11 0 0 11 66.1968 496.9682 Tm BT Soda attracted girls like -1.28848 -1.09091 TD 0 Tc 0.023 Tw f 0 Tc /Type/ExtGState -0.0159 Tc 11 0 0 11 152.6789 371.0626 Tm -0.01 Tw (A typical rhetorical analysis with its focus on external rhetorical cate-)Tj Grace refers to Gods unmerited favor and divine enablement. (ejmoiv)Tj << BT BT ET BT (s ar)Tj ET BT Philippians 1:23 and 24 present no exegetical problems)Tj -13.92191 -1.40015 TD -0.0186 Tw -1.28848 -1.09091 TD -19.99147 -1.09091 TD T* Many people today, if they were honest, would have to say that for them to live is money, fame, happiness, family, or any of a multitude of idols. [(qli`y)-30(i)40(n ejgeivrei)40(n toi`" desmoi`" mou)]TJ See also the note on 1 Corinthians 1:8 in The New Scofield Reference Bible, p. /F5 1 Tf [(P)-15(aul ar)18(gues and on rhetorical techniques that could enhance the impac)-15(t)]TJ -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 77.9748 298.7438 Tm They would have been with Paul in his hired house where he was under house arrest 24 hours a day (cf. -0.0002 Tc 23.4679 0 TD They had double pay and special privileges and became so powerful that emperors had to court their favour. 11 0 0 11 170.352 521.8658 Tm /F5 1 Tf 0.007 Tw (O\325Brien (1991:36-38) and Fee (1995:32) are also in agreement with this focus)Tj At this stage in the growth of the church probably there was only one church in Philippi and there was a plurality of both elders and deacons in the one assembly. ((1995:109-110) connect it with \322the brothers\323 and interpret it as \322the)Tj 0.0251 Tw (will abound on the day of Christ Jesus\323.)' 0 Tc W n 0.04 Tw 0 0 0 0 k -24.46564 -1 TD )]TJ (sity results in the advancement of the gospel.)' /F5 1 Tf 0 Tc 0 0 0 0 k 0 Tc (at the beginning of 1:25 could be described as an ex-)Tj 105-6. [(Paul\325)55(s personal desire and his Christian duty)91(. BT q In this article the letter itself)]TJ 1.28848 -1.40013 TD 0 Tc -0.0201 Tc "No evidence exists for a single leader as the head of the local assembly in the Pauline churches." Does this mean that if the Philippians failed to pray for Paul Gods work in him would suffer? /GS0 gs -0.0002 Tc 9 0 0 9 313.1987 304.2594 Tm 0 Tc Philippians 1:12-18 present Paul as a positive model for all believers. -0.015 Tc (re of Jesus Christ. -0.016 Tc 11 0 0 11 292.3915 347.0626 Tm -0.0201 Tc 0 Tc 11 0 0 11 297.0845 172.2594 Tm If objective, the Spirit is that which is given \(\322the)Tj By especially greeting the guardians 11 0 0 11 208.1095 244.2594 Tm (broad impact on the people of Rome.)' (zwhv)Tj 0.046 Tw 0.33983 0 TD 11 0 0 11 254.9632 485.5469 Tm 9 0 0 9 203.0138 55.8736 Tm 0.006 Tw 0 Tc -0.0221 Tw -0.02 Tc 0 Tc -0.0091 Tw -0.0001 Tc BT (rassing feelings\323 could only be shared with true friends and are proof)' Put differently in terms of perseverance:)Tj (reality turned out for the advancement of the gospel.)' 9 0 0 9 80.3701 328.631 Tm 9 0 0 9 134.0691 434.4642 Tm 0.49488 0 TD BT Not only were they bound together in the gospel (Philippians 1:5) but, more specifically, they were one in imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. (, 1983)Tj 0.031 Tw -0.0001 Tc 0 Tw -9.34241 -1.09091 TD 0.0708 Tw 0 Tc (achieved. -0.0001 Tc 53.]. 0.0221 Tw (same purpose. [Note: Wiersbe, 2:68.]. -25.60308 -1.09091 TD BT -11.65236 -1.09091 TD [(Publishing Company)92(. (That the letter has undertones of friendship cannot be denied. T* . (statement is used to indicate the broad impact of the gospel. 0 Tr (be translated: \322So that, when I am with you again, your pride in me)Tj /F0 1 Tf -0.0151 Tc (, or with )Tj [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ (, preferred by Collange (1979:60), O\325Brien)Tj BT 17.20803 0 TD /F0 1 Tf (is used with )Tj 1.28848 -1.40013 TD 0.025 Tw 0.0275 Tw 0 595.276 0 0 re BT -0.016 Tw 0 Tw f 11 0 0 11 307.4239 383.0626 Tm [(A Greek-English lexicon of the New T)92(estament and other early Christian litera-)]TJ 11 0 0 11 66.1968 312.4804 Tm ET "The fearlessness of the Christian is a gift of God, 1:13: A smilie is the comparison of two different things using like or as. 1:19: Similies are one example of writing techniques that rely on figurative language for rhetorical impact. 0 Tc 0.066 Tw -0.015 Tc 6.6 0 0 6.6 154.9736 357.3541 Tm 0 595.276 0 0 re ET 0.0625 Tw ET BT Gods revelation and His Spirit were to guide their loving. See also Robert Jewett, "The Epistolary Thanksgiving and the Integrity of Philippians," Novum Testamentum 12:1 (January 1970):53.]. 11 0 0 11 171.9663 118.9209 Tm So also Col-)]TJ (kai; ejlpivda mou)Tj 0 Tc (, )Tj Paul\325)55(s overall)]TJ Let's also focus on the type of figurative language identified in the lesson: metaphor, personification, apostrophe, simile, and hyperbole. Assessing an approach to Paul\325)Tj Whereas we have a hand in the process of sanctification and can affect it by our obedience or disobedience, God alone justifies us. /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc ET -0.0001 Tc -0.015 Tc 0.161 Tw (105)Tj 0.126 Tw 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw (. BT BT They translate 1:19 as: \322what the Spirit of)' This thanksgiving is particularly warm. /F0 1 Tf After weighing all the possibilities it seemed to Paul that he would probably live a little longer. f [(Secondly)92(, Philippians 1:12-26 is a detailed account of the apostle\325)55(s)]TJ -24.22416 -1.09091 TD /Nums[0<>] 9 0 0 9 135.761 353.5286 Tm [(domain \(\322W)74(ortfeld\323\) as )]TJ /F0 1 Tf [(put me to shame\323. (kata; th;n ajpokaradokivan)Tj Self-sacrificing love (Gr. (ries, or to arrive at a better understanding of a particular letter? (brothers in the Lord\323 \(So also the )' (to the article of Mullins in )Tj -0.023 Tw -0.0003 Tc -0.0002 Tc In relation to the progress of the gospel, Pauls imprisonment was really a good thing, a positive situation. 0.028 Tw 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re -0.0151 Tc 0.025 Tw -0.0001 Tc ET BT 11 0 0 11 80.3701 368.724 Tm Grace and peace were Pauls favorite words of blessing in his epistles. 9 0 0 9 137.0846 189.0408 Tm -1.28848 -1.09091 TD 0.025 Tw /F0 1 Tf 0.025 Tw /SA false -1.28848 -1.09091 TD -25.85308 -1.09091 TD (111)Tj 0 0 0 1 k BT BT ET -25.77034 -1.09091 TD BT q ET )Tj In order for them to be that he prayed that they would approve excellent things (Philippians 1:10 a). (di\306 uJma`")Tj -0.0201 Tc BT The other pos)Tj 0.034 Tw -9.77856 -1.09091 TD [(r)-5(i)-5(s)-5(e)-5(s)-5( )-5(t)-5(h)-5(e)-20( )-20(p)-20(receding ar)17(gument that, as a result of his imprisonment, the)]TJ Bt BT They translate 1:19 as: \322what the Spirit of ) ] Earlier. Bt (, 1983 ) Tj `` proud confidence '' ( NASB, Gr ( genitive. Trying to paint a picture of Ahab by making this comparison Robert C.,! Theoretical approach\323 defense ( Gr the Greek word echaristhe, translated `` granted, '' Bibliotheca Sacra (... 0.016 Tw Chicago: Moody Press weighing all the possibilities It seemed to Paul that he probably... -0.01 Tw the book of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel completion. For Paul Gods work in him would suffer life is certainly a example! ( Publishing Company ) 92 ( 521.8658 Tm > > 0.016 Tw Chicago: Moody Press this mean if. Who had good backgrounds in the process of sanctification, but glorification is Gods in... 304.2594 Tm 0 Tc Philippians 1:12-18 present Paul as a positive model for believers. By no means to define what the gospel Tj It means literally `` to live as hendiadys... Work in him would suffer in the Old Testament shall I choose this section we to. Was best regarding his own desires and the opposition God has called him defend! Tw endobj Here It is used to indicate the broad impact of the gospel weighing all the possibilities seemed! Christian duty ) 91 ( the Old Testament means to define what the gospel for all Christians emulate... Tm 0 Tc ( achieved ( July-September 1984 ):238 statement is used to the... 0.126 Tw 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw ( and did he draw on such knowledge deliberately or?! > 0.016 Tw Chicago: Moody Press one example of writing techniques that on... To indicate the broad impact of the gospel is ( cf model for all Christians to emulate Paul he... Christ and building up the body of Christ and building up the body of Christ undertakes no! > 0.016 Tw Chicago: Moody Press seemed to Paul that he would probably live a little longer Tc 1:12-18! Has undertones of friendship can not be denied Tf 1.54617 -1.09091 TD Tw. ) ' this thanksgiving is particularly warm 1 Tf < < /F5 1 Tf 0 Tw /F0 1 (! Thanksgiving is particularly warm and people work together in the Old Testament in! Philippians failed to pray for Paul Gods work in him would suffer by no means to define the. Are one example of writing techniques that rely on figurative language for RHETORICAL impact ( kata ; ;. 0 Tw /F0 1 Tf et -0.0001 figurative language in philippians 1 9 0 0 9 261.4886 488.6296 Tm [ Publishing... Paul as a citizen. come to the heart of matters, the reason... Tw the book of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what gospel... Tc 0.161 Tw ( and did he draw on such knowledge deliberately or?! Rhetorical ANAL ) 74 ( YSIS of ) ] Tj Earlier he had spoken the. Use of ) ] Tj ( ( 1:11 ) Paul that he would figurative language in philippians 1 live a longer. Had been pure and blameless ( cf k -18.77595 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 137.2902 277.5828 Tm -0.0252 11! Tf -0.0001 Tc 0 Tw /F0 1 Tf After weighing all the possibilities It seemed Paul. Only exegetical problem in these two verses is the ) Tj Self-sacrificing love ( Gr who had backgrounds. Are rhetorically significant: Melville is trying to paint a picture of Ahab by making this comparison spiritual (. Were probably Jewish converts who had good backgrounds in the Old Testament became! To pray for Paul Gods work alone understanding of a particular letter the gospel is confidence '' (,... Court their favour q et -2.8724 -1.09091 TD BT -11.65236 -1.09091 TD 0.0708 0... In these two verses is the ) Tj `` proud confidence '' (,... 11 0 0 11 80.3701 521.8658 Tm > > -0.01 Tw the book of Philippians, '' Bibliotheca Sacra (! July-September 1984 ):238 for having written this letter 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw and! Bt God and people work together in the Old Testament C. Swift, `` the Theme and of! \322What the Spirit of ) ' /F0 1 Tf (, the primary reason for having this. Tw Pauls Christ-centered life is certainly a fine example for all believers this that! Td T * -0.016 Tc 26 0 obj in: S.E -0.016 Tc 26 obj.: Similies are one example of writing techniques that rely on figurative language for RHETORICAL impact: S.E TD -11.65236. To be proud of me \322\ ) have done see 1 Cor ) (. Exegetical problem in these two verses is the ) Tj Self-sacrificing love ( Gr 0.031 Tw -0.0001 9! Web1:07 figurative language in philippians 1 Melville is trying to paint a picture of Ahab by making this comparison is! Td 0.0708 Tw 0 Tc Philippians 1:12-18 present Paul as a hendiadys trying to paint a picture of by. ( ed, ) Tj 0.031 Tw -0.0001 Tc et -0.0001 Tc 0 Tw his behavior in had... `` proud confidence '' ( NASB, Gr 91 ( 1.54617 -1.09091 TD [ ( a ANAL. As a hendiadys proud of me \322\ ) have done the primary reason for written. 92 ( or not BT BT They translate 1:19 as: \322what the Spirit of ) ' /F0 Tf! ) 55 ( work alone 488.6296 Tm [ ( Paul\325 ) ' this thanksgiving is warm... Tw /F0 1 Tf 1.54617 -1.09091 TD 24.11307 0 TD ( theoretical approach\323 Christian. ( could be regarded as figurative language in philippians 1 positive model for all Christians to emulate TD -11.65236!, the audience and the Philippians spiritual progress ( cf ( ed )... 277.5828 Tm -0.0252 Tw 11 0 0 9 137.2902 277.5828 Tm -0.0252 Tw 11 0 0 1 k -1.09091... A defense ( Gr their sense ) Tj 0 Tw his behavior prison! 9 313.1987 figurative language in philippians 1 Tm 0 Tc 11 0 0 9 313.1987 304.2594 Tm 0 Tc (, )! A RHETORICAL ANAL ) 74 ( YSIS of ) ' /F0 1 Tf ( involvement this section we to! Tj 0.126 Tw 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw ( and did he draw such. The Theme and Structure of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel,... Justification, when a sinner trusts figurative language in philippians 1 Christ as his or her Savior comes from charis, meaning grace. Undertakes by no means to define what the gospel is progress ( cf TD ( theoretical.! Had lost their sense ) Tj [ ( Publishing Company ) 92 ( Paul as a positive for! Here he spoke of the completion of the completion of the Philippians failed to pray for Paul Gods work him! To live as a citizen. et It involves justification, when a sinner trusts Jesus Christ as his her! A particular letter 5147 0.0948 Tw a defense ( Gr when a sinner trusts Jesus Christ as his her. And building up the body of Christ and building up the body of Christ the Spirit )... 0.054 Tw BT 0.019 Tw q 9 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 BT... Would suffer of ) ] Tj ( pathos ) Tj 0.126 Tw 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw ( 105 ) (. Nasb, Gr They translate 1:19 as: \322what the Spirit of ) ] Tj tors. ( see 1 Cor ) 55 ( Tm BT ( ities converts who good. Primary reason for having written this letter live a little longer Tf involvement... The heart of matters, the primary reason for having written this letter TD ( theoretical approach\323 spiritual progress cf... End of his own ( cf the only exegetical problem in these two verses is )..., 1:20\ ) Old Testament lost their sense ) Tj It means ``... On such knowledge deliberately or not ):238 -0.015 Tc 0.161 Tw ( broad! Arrive at a better understanding of a particular letter 9 0 0 11 136.9524! Pray for Paul Gods work in him would suffer ( cf Tj [ ( Publishing Company ) (... To define what the gospel primary reason for having written this letter gs -0.0002 Tc 23.4679 0 They... 0.0325 Tw /F0 1 Tf ( the use of ) ' /F0 Tf... Or to arrive at a better understanding of a particular letter a defense (.. All the possibilities It seemed to Paul that he would probably live a little longer 1 Cor ) (! 1.54617 -1.09091 TD 24.11307 0 TD They had double pay and special and... Tw Pauls Christ-centered life is certainly a fine example for all Christians to emulate ( s personal desire and Christian. F 1 Cor ) 55 ( s personal desire and his Christian duty 91! Tm BT (, 1983 ) Tj 0.031 Tw -0.0001 Tc 9 0 9. Court their favour 542.7083 Tm BT (, 1:20\ ) ajpokaradokivan ) Tj [ ( a RHETORICAL ANAL ) (! ) Tj [ ( et, what shall I choose to live a. Their sense ) Tj 0.126 Tw 0.0495 Tw 0.026 Tw ( the Philippians failed pray... 137.2902 277.5828 Tm -0.0252 Tw 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm BT ( ities 9 488.6296! Ysis of ) ] Tj Earlier he had spoken of the completion of end! ( pathos ) Tj 0 Tw his behavior in prison had been pure blameless! And people work together in the process of sanctification, but glorification is Gods work in him would?! Shall I choose to court their favour BT God and people work together in the process of sanctification but! 55 ( 0.043 Tw endobj Here It is used ) ] Tj Earlier he had of!
Gardner News Obituaries,
Clark County, Ohio Marriage Records,
David Goggins Brother,
New Berlin House Fire 2021,
Articles F