Philippians Flashcards
206 - When did Paul most likely write Phillipians?
During his two year house arrest we read about at the very end of Acts.
206 - Who killed Paul?
Nero
206 - Who was the city of Philippi named after?
The father of Alexander the Great.
206 - What was the city of Philippi?
A Roman Colony.
206 - Along with Thessalonica, where was Philippi located and what tuype of city was it?
A commercial city located along the Via Egnatia, the main east-west trade route in this part of the empire.
207 - Who did Paul initially visit Philippi with?
Silas, Timothy, and Luke.
207 - Who did Paul meet by the riverside?
Acts 16:13 And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. 14 One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.
207 - What happened to Paul and Silas in Philippi?
Paul and Silas in Prison
16 As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” 18 And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.
19 But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. 20 And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. 21 They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. 23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. 24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
207 - What happened when Paul and Silas were in prison?
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. 27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. 34 Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.
207 - Who does Paul send to the Philippians?
Philippians 2:25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
207 - Why is Paul writing to the Philippians?
To thank them for their support and recent gift.
Giving a report on his circumstances and the health of Ephaphroditus who he is sending back.
208 - How does Paul view his imprisonment?
As a chance to advance the Gospel, but also that it could end in death.
208 - What theme emerges from Philippians?
Fellowship in the Gospel gives joy in the Lord and leads to thinking like Jesus.
209 - What word is used six times in Philippians?
Fellowship - κοινωνία
209 - What are the four aspects of koinonia in Christ?
Fellow receivers
Compassionate, emotional bond
Partners in ministry
God’s work
