1. In what book of the New Testament (and what
chapter) do we find the background of the beginnings of the church in
2. What is the thematic statement of the Book of Philippians? Support your answer with Scripture.
3. According to Philippians 1:6, where was Paul when he wrote this epistle?
4. The thrust of the entire Book of Philippians
was to provide something for the Christians in
5. Paul said in Philippians 1:17 that he was “set” for something. What was that “something”?
6. Why did Paul sometimes find himself in a position where he had to defend his actions in spreading the Gospel?
7. Explain the situation that Paul was addressing in Philippians 1:18. How did Paul turn a “negative” into a “positive” in this particular instance?
8. Explain the connection between Philippians 1:19 and Romans 1:16.
9. In Acts 4 and 5, the Jewish leaders instructed the disciples not to preach the Gospel any more. What was the disciples’ response?
10. Paul said that for him to die was “gain” (Phil. 1:21). What did he mean by that?
11. Explain the connection between Paul’s statement in Philippians 1:21 (“for me to live is Christ”) and Luke 9:23.
12. In Philippians 1:22, Paul said, ““But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor.” What did he mean by that?
13. In Romans 8:18, Paul said, “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed to us.” What did he mean by the phrase “the glory that will be revealed to us”?
14. Explain the meaning of Paul’s statement in Philippians 1:27—“Let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
15. What is the connection between Paul’s comment in Philippians 1:28 (“stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel”) and his statement in Ephesians 4:3 (“endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit”)?
16. There is one trait that is conspicuously missing in the religious world today, with its numerous denominations, sects, and cults. What is that one thing?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,