EXEGETICAL PAPER
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 Humility Lows Down ----------------------------------------------- 6
2) God is the real source of exaltation ------------------------------------------------ 9
3) The exaltation proceeds humility --------------------------------------------------- 9
SUMMARY AND APPLICATION -------------------------------------------------------- 10
BIBLIOGRAPHY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of writing this exegetical paper to produce some analysis from chosen topic that is from Philippians 2:1-11. This exegetical paper will produce some basic analysis from the history, present and to the future through the content of the text. In addition, the relevant issues will also be provided through the background of this paper which will be deeply examined. This passage is deeply interpreted so that its context will clearly states the overall meaning of this passage in this letter. Summary and applications will also be shown if necessary to give the perfect conclusion for this paper. Well coming to this passage from Philippians in the epistle of Paul the apostle which was written to the Philippians when Paul had endured much suffering for the cause of Christ. These trials had taught to be content in all circumstances, an ability that Paul encouraged the Philippians to cultivate (4:11). In fact, his letter to the Philippians is a testimony to this
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