It is god who enables us to cover up the past, to forget the unforgettable, to erase those memories which paralyze us. The bible doctrine of salvation the word salvation is the allinclusive word of the gospel, taking into it all the redemptive acts and processes. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus. He is in prison, but assures the philippian christians that his imprisonment has actually served to spread the gospel.
The word is found 163 times 118 times in the old testament and 43 times in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians 3 and more. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. God says it five times in the book of leviticus see 11. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. To understand the beginning of chapter 2, we need to look first at chapter 1. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, i press on toward the goal to. Dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. Vincents word studies in the new testament nt philippians 3. He who counts himself perfect, must deceive himself by calling sin infirmity 1 john 1. Philippians 3, king james version kjv the bible app.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the. The pulpit commentary paraphrases as but that in the law no man is justified with god, is evident, that. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. In these verses here in philippians chapter 3, we find the apostle paul taking a spiritual inventory of his life. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, i press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which god, through christ jesus, is calling us. Beware of dogs, evil workers, the false circumcision 2 3. Concludes with a caution against the judaizing teachers, and those who would. Resurrection from the dead, in the only two passages where it occurs, signifies resurrection unto life. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14i press on toward the goal to win the prize for which god has called me heavenward in christ jesus. Paul had many grounds for boasting in the flesh 4 2. The three are god the father, god the son jesus christ and god the holy spirit. A most sure and grounded argument against pride, because we have nothing in us praiseworthy, but it. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.
Perhaps to avoid misapprehension on the part of those whom he has philippians 2. I count not myself to have apprehended whatever gifts, graces, or honors i may have received from jesus christ, i consider every thing as incomplete till i have finished my. Geneva study bible 5 for it is god which worketh in you both n to will and to do of his good pleasure. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 i press on toward the goal to win the prize for which god has called me heavenward in christ jesus. Taking up the books in the order followed in our new testament, we find first in place, size, and importance the epistle to the romans corinth, spring, a. Pauls goal is perfection, but he has not reached it yet.
And he went up on the mountain and called to him those he himself wanted. Resurrection from the dead, in the only two passages where it. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what. A free bible commentary on the first letter of peter in easyenglish. Resurrection of the dead is a generic phrase, denoting the general resurrection of the dead, bad and good. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul. Count not myself whatever estimate the philippians may have put upon the apostle, or whatever may be ours of him, his estimate of himself was a very humble one. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 2 and more. To focus on the mistakes and failures of the past brings a paralysis of anguish and remorse. A lost section of the assumption of moses 2 timothy 3. In these verses, paul relates that if any man could claim works as his banner, then paul was that man. He is not faultless, nor does he expect to achieve perfection before his death. Noncanonical books referenced in the bible wikipedia. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3.
Colossians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Verses we may observe here the great concern which paul had for these. This was addressed to a church to which paul was a stranger, and seems adapted to prepare the way for an intended visit. Read philippians 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The most important text in all the bible for understanding the meaning of the name yahweh is exodus 3. Galatians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the galatians in the new testament of the. But i am well on my way, reaching out for christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Once we stand still, everyone passes us by and we begin to. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, i press on to reach the end of the race and. A list of things pertaining to the flesh in which he could.
Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus a. For christs glory and the good of the philippians 1. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, i press on toward the goal to win the prize for which god has called me heavenward in ch. This letter was not written for one single purpose. The man of one book, the man of one idea, the man of one aim is the formidable and the successful man. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The problem is that it is very easy to become complacent and comfortable the prelude to standing still 3.
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