REL 415 - Pauline Literature III
The Prison and Pastoral Epistles of Paul
Study Topics and Assignments
Week 9 - The Epistle to the Philippians
Scripture Readings
- The Epistle to the Philippians
- Acts, chapter 16
- Acts 20:1-6
Textbook Resources
- Philippians : pages 342-369
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This Week's Assignment : Twenty Questions
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- According to the textbook, what are the four Key Themes of Philippians
- Which Philip was Philippi named for
- What historical event led to the choice of Philippi as a place for settling retired Roman soldiers
- What were some of the religions practised in Philippi, and how might their views have influenced the members of the Church
- According to the textbook, what were five reasons for Paul to write to the Philippians
- According to the textbook, what had been the two purposes of Epaphroditus' mission
- How do we know that Paul was in prison when he wrote the Letter to the Philippians
- Discuss the various possibilities for the location of Paul's imprisonment when he wrote the Letter to the Philippians
- Who was with Paul when he wrote to the Philippians
- What does Paul pray for for the Philippians (Philippians, chapter 1)
- In Philippians, chapter 2, how does Paul tell the Philippians to behave towards one another
- In Philippians, chapter 2, how does Paul describe the Incarnation of Christ
- Whom did Paul send with the Letter to the Philippians, and what had happened to him previously
- In Philippians, chapter 3, what does Paul value above all his achievements and academic qualifications
- How does Paul deal with a probable conflict between two of the members of the Church at Philippi
- How does Paul describe the peace of God, and what does it do for us
- What sorts of things does Paul tell us to think about.
- To what does Paul credit his ability to do all things
- According to the textbook, how may "Caesar's household" be understood
- According to Paul, who will supply all our need
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