Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey
series: Reading Christian Scripture
Chapter
17: Philippians
Study Questions
- Read 2:1鈥11, 2:19鈥30 and 4:10鈥19 and reflect on what it means to demonstrate true humility in our relationships with others.
- What might be modern equivalents of Paul鈥檚 鈥渞easons for confidence in the flesh鈥 (3:4鈥6)?
- Trace the theme of partnership throughout the letter. What exactly is partnership, according to Paul, and what does it involve?
- What does the word 鈥渒enosis鈥 mean?