When one views the life of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament it is evident that he had a heart to disciple others. The evidence at hand identified Paul as more than an individual who had doctrinal knowledge, for he was the quintessential model for living out the standards of Christian behavior. In his letter to the Church of Philippi Paul encourage them to “Whatever…
• According to Gutierrez (Preface), “It follows logically that the Book of Philippians teaches that the reader who desires to know the Mind of Christ must first know…” the Person of Jesus Christ.…
7. According to Gutierrez (Introduction), “God displays it [i.e., His instruction about the Mind of Christ] openly and clearly within the Book of Philippians so that…
Paul start out by writing a thank-you not to the believers at Philippi for their help in his hour of need, and he than uses the occasion to send along-some instruction on Christian unity. With Christ as your model of humility and services, you can enjoy a, oneness of purpose, attitude, goal, and labor a truth which Paul himself illustrates from his own life, and one the Philippians needed to hear.…
*** Bible text used: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Corinthians 12 14, Ephesians 4:7-13***…
This paper attempts to expose the verses of Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8-9 historical and literary context and meaning of the passages. The Historical and Literary Context of Each Passage (Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8-9). According to C. Meeks, The transition from Old Testament prophetic speech to New Testament preaching is influenced by the Roman and Hellenistic discussion on the written description of Scripture during the development of the temple. () Meeks points out, the Jewish and Christian teaching influenced by the developing tradition of Cynic and Stoic discourse in the last few centuries BC.…
Conclusion: These two sections of verses relate in a couple different ways or like a more back and forth kind of relationship like the one need the other. 1-4 sets the stage for 5-11 and 5-11 explain why 1-4 are important. The first 4 verses bring the ball to the audience’s court and basically say, “Do you do these things? Are you selfish? Do you think of other as better than yourself? Well… you should!” Then 5-11 comes in and explains why we should… because Jesus did! These verses go on to explain how Jesus, in his death, was selfless, humble, and unite to The Father. Then Paul says that because of this attitude God exalted Him to the highest level of honor. These verse are related through selflessness and humility.…
“Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.”…
*the first Christian leader to welcome non-jews directly into the church rather then expect them to convert into Judaism first.…
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…
Abortion, is the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life. When the expulsion from the womb occurs after the fetus becomes viable (capable of independent life), usually at the end of six months of pregnancy, it is technically a premature birth.…
In Peters first epistle he proclaims that all believers are a royal priest hood, privilege combined with service (1 Peter 2:9). In his second epistle he emphasize the importance to live a life that will pave a way into the kingdom of Jesus (2 Peter 1:11).…
Throughout the Bible, Jesus makes it clear that we are to be Christ-like and our attitudes should be the same as his. Jesus freely put his rights aside, in order to become a human, to serve the needs of mankind. Which made him submissive to death. However, while he was on the cross, Jesus Christ’s humility is exemplified because he bore an agonizing death that consisted of humiliation, in order to provide our requirements.…
The second occasion I felt most engaged in was the exam review adjustments. I felt engaged because this was a change that I had advocated for. During this discussion I was not physically engaged but emotionally engaged and was left feeling I was mentally exhausted by end of class. It was said that this was a…
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