TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bruce,F.F.
TI  - Philippians
SN  - 9780801045769
U1  - 220.77227/.6077 20
PY  - 2011///, 1989
CY  - Grand Rapids
PB  - Baker books
KW  - Bible
KW  - Philippians
KW  - Commentaries
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Scriptures
N1  - Based on the New International Version of the Bible; Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-172) and index; Prescript (Phil. 1:1-2) -- Introductory thanksgiving (Phil. 1:3-6) -- Interlude (Phil. 1:7-8) -- Intercessory prayer (Phil. 1:9-11) -- Paul's present situation (Phil. 1:12-14) -- Various motives for gospel witness (Phil. 1:15-17) -- Life or death? (Phil. 1:18-26) -- Steadfastness amid suffering (Phil. 1:27-30) -- Call for mutual consideration (Phil. 2:1-5) -- The Christ hymn (Phil. 2:6-11) -- Encouragement to fidelity (Phil. 2:12-13); Paul's hope for the Philippians (Phil. 2:14-16) -- Paul's libation on the Philippians' sacrifice (Phil. 2:17-18) -- Timothy's forthcoming visit (Phil. 2:19-24) -- Commendation of Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:25-30) -- First conclusion: call to rejoice (Phil. 3:1) -- Warning against "workers of iniquity" (Phil. 3:2-3) -- Paul's former code of values (Phil. 3:4-6) -- Paul's present code of values (Phil. 3:7-11) -- Paul's ambition (Phil. 3:12-14) -- Spiritual maturity (Phil. 3:15-16); Imitation of Paul (Phil. 3:17) -- Warning against enemies (Phil. 3:18-19) -- Heavenly citizenship and hope (Phil. 3:20-21) -- Exhortation to stand firm (Phil. 4:1) -- Fresh plea for unity (Phil. 4:2-3) -- Repeated call to rejoice (Phil. 4:4) -- Encouragement to faith (Phil. 4:5-7) -- Second conclusion: food for thought (Phil. 4:8-9) -- Paul's sufficiency (Phil. 4:10-13) -- Appreciation of earlier gifts (Phil. 4:14-17) -- Acknowledgement of present gift (Phil. 4:18-20) -- Final greetings (Phil 4:21-22) -- Grace-benediction (Phil. 4:23)
N2  - F. F. Bruce shares the riches of a lifetime of Pauline studies in this commentary on Paul's letter to his beloved church at Philippi. Bruce's practical and theological exposition, helpfully based on the NIV, steers readers to better appreciate the contemporary relevance of Paul's wisdom and confidence in the all-sufficiency of the Gospel, and to share in Paul's joy of knowing Christ
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