If you were in jail, what sort of letter would you write to your Christian friends? Would it focus on the difficulties--the poor food, cramped quarters and lonely isolation? Paul's letter to the Philippians, written from prison, has no hint of self-pity. The letter radiates joy--joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian Christians and, above all, joy in Jesus himself. In this volume of the Bible Speaks Today series, Alec Motyer identifies three major themes that filled Paul's heart and mind as he wrote: the unity of the church, the person of Jesus and what he has achieved, and the call to live a life worthy of the gospel.
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I am very familiar with this Philippians commentary from The Bible Speaks Today Series (IVP). I loved the commentary and found his writing and perspective and understanding deep and penetrating but accessible.
Motyer's area of focus is the links between OT and NT. He gives the reader a deep and insighful and personally meaningful discussion of the text, pointing out the meaning of the words in the original languages when it is helpful to our growth. I would love to read other things by Alec Motyer. Totally recommend for pastors and teachers as well as small groups interested in a good deep read of the book.
Motyer's area of focus is the links between OT and NT. He gives the reader a deep and insighful and personally meaningful discussion of the text, pointing out the meaning of the words in the original languages when it is helpful to our growth. I would love to read other things by Alec Motyer. Totally recommend for pastors and teachers as well as small groups interested in a good deep read of the book.
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It sounds strange to us that Paul should address his letter not 'to the Philippians' but to the saints. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
surpassing worth, lowly body, full salvation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Holy Spirit, Old Testament, Son of God, Spirit of God, God the Father, Holy Trinity, Paul's Greek New!
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It sounds strange to us that Paul should address his letter not 'to the Philippians' but to the saints. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
surpassing worth, lowly body, full salvation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Holy Spirit, Old Testament, Son of God, Spirit of God, God the Father, Holy Trinity, Paul's Greek New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- New Testament Introduction (Master Reference Collection) by Donald Guthrie in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Carmen Christi (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series) by Ralph P. Martin on page 108, and page 112
- The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis on page 89
- Exposition of Philippians (New Testament Commentary) by William Hendriksen in Front Matter
- Focus on Christ by John R. W Stott on page 27
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- The Message of James (Bible Speaks Today) by J. Alec Motyer in Front Matter, and Back Cover
- Christian Virtues (Lifeguide Bible Study) by Cindy Bunch in Back Matter
- The Message of Numbers: Journey to the Promised Land (Bible Speaks Today) by Raymond Brown in Back Matter
- The Message of Daniel (Bible Speaks Today) by Ronald S. Wallace in Front Matter
- The Message of Ecclesiastes (Bible Speaks Today) by Derek Kidner in Front Matter
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