Phillipians

These Philippians Bible study questions help you develop a deeper understanding of Biblical principles.

We're pleased to offer you this challenging study format for Bible study.  It's suitable for individual daily study or weekly group reviews.  It offers you a great opportunity for personal growth.  The Book of Philippians presents a perspective for us as we live our lives in a fallen world.  Thank God this is only our temporary home.

Chapter 1

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• What do we learn about the city of Philippi from Acts 16:12-40 and I Thessalonians 2:2?

• From verses 3 through 11, what is Paul’s vision for the Philippians?

• In verse 12 Paul states that his imprisonment has really served to advance the gospel. What are the two examples he cites for the Philippians in verses 13 and 14 of Philippians Chapter 1?

• For what purpose was Paul in prison?

Chapter 2

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• From verses 3 through 11, what is Paul’s vision for the Philippians?

• In verse 12 Paul states that his imprisonment has really served to advance the gospel. What are the two examples he cites for the Philippians in verses 13 and 14 of Philippians Chapter 1?

• For what purpose was Paul in prison?

• What life lesson do we see in verses 15 through 18 and how can we apply this lesson to our lives today?

• Why do you think Paul didn’t care about the motives of those who preached Christ?

• What is joy? Describe a time in your life when you had joy because of something God or a fellow believer did for you.

• What are the three sources of, or reasons for joy in verses 4, 25 and 26 of this first chapter of Philippians?

• Explain in your own words what Paul means when he says in verse 21 – “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

Chapter 3

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• Why did Paul state that writing the same things was no trouble and why was it a safeguard to the Philippians?

• Paul tells the Philippians to be wary of those dogs, men who do evil and mutilators of the flesh. In Matthew 7:6 Jesus says not to give dogs what is sacred. What types of people are characterized as dogs in Revelation 22:15?

• Paul says in verses 3 through 6 that although he has seven reasons to put his confidence in the flesh, he does not. Why are these reasons cited here in Philippians and who do you think that he was appealing to in reciting them?

• How do we as Christians today rely on traditions or things we do for our salvation?

• Here is The Living Bible translation of verse 7: “But all these things that I once thought very worthwhile-now I've thrown them all away so that I can put my trust and hope in Christ alone.”

Chapter 4

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• Read verse one. Exactly how are the Philippians to stand and what is the “therefore” there for?

• Paul says in Philippians chapter 4 verse 12 that he has learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. What is that secret?

• How does not being content with our situation work against us and against our relationship with God?

• o you think Paul experienced God’s peace that surpasses all understanding that he speaks about in verse 7? Why or why not?

• What peace do Christians enjoy that unbelievers do not?