Let’s Study Philippians (Sinclair B. Ferguson)

Description

Written to the congregation which Paul probably held nearest to his heart, the letter to the Philippians is full of Christ and overflows with a contagious sense of great joy. And no wonder. For among the members of this congregation were such diverse Christian friends as Lydia , the businesswoman whose heart the Lord had gently opened and the local jailer, who, on the night of his conversion, had tenderly cleansed the lash-wounds which covered the apostle's back.

The church at Philippi was Paul’s ‘crown and joy.’ But in the apostle’s absence, problems had arisen among these new Christians, threatening their fellowship and witness.

How did Paul respond? What did he say to anchor these young Christians in the truth and guide them in Christian living? In Let’s Study Philippians, Sinclair B. Ferguson leads us through Paul’s memorable answers.

Features

Accessible: Each volume in the Let’s Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.

Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.

Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let’s Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion—an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups

Endorsements

‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word’. — COVENANTER WITNESS

Table of Contents

PREFACE ix

1. THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH xi

 2. OUTLINE OF PHILIPPIANS xvii

 3. Dear Philippians (1:1-2) 1

4. A Sharing Church (1:3-5) 5

5. God at Work (1:6-8) 9

6. Praying for Growth (1:9-11) 13

 7. To Advance the Gospel (1:12-14) 17

 8. Mixed Motives (1:15-18a) 21

9. Reason for Joy (1:18b-21) 25

 10. Inclinations and Responsibilities (1:22-26) 29

 11. Keep Standing! (1:27-30) 33

 12. Secrets of Unity (2:1-4) 37

 13. The Mind of Christ (2:5-8) 42

 14. Name Above Every Name (2:9-11) 46

 15. Working out Salvation (2:12-13) 51

16. Let Your Light Shine (2:14-18) 56

17. Good News, Bad News (2:19-24) 61

 18. The Risk-Taker (2:25-30) 65

 19. Look Out! (3:1-3) 69

 20. Room for Boasting? (3:4-6) 74

 21. Christ is Gain (3:7-11) 79

 22. Called to Perfection (3:12-16) 84

 23. To Imitate or to Avoid (3:17-19) 89

 24. Citizens of Heaven (3:20-4:1) 93

25. Agreeing and Helping (4:2-3) 97

 26. Vital Relationships (4:4-9) 101

 27. Learning Contentment (4:10-13) 106

 28. Partnership in the Gospel (4:14-20) 110

 29. Yours Sincerely, Paul (4:21-23) 114

GROUP STUDY GUIDE 119

FOR FURTHER READING 136

Product Details

Title: Let’s Study Philippians

Author: Sinclair B. Ferguson

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 153

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.5 x 13.7 x 1.2 cm

ISBN: 9780851517148