Answer: thank my God
The book of Philippians is one of Paul's prison epistles. That is he wrote this (along with Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon) while in prison. This is one of the most encouraging books in the Bible. I love that Paul, who was in prison not knowing what was going to happen to him, was writing to encourage others during this time.
From Quiz: Well-Known Verses from the Book of Philippians
Answer: Paul
It says is Philippians 1:1, "Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons."
The Philippians are from a town known as Philippi.
From Quiz: Philippians
Answer: both of these
Philippians 3:10 - "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering, being made conformable unto his death;"
From Quiz: Philippians - Part 2
Answer: a good work
Phil. 1:6 - "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
From Quiz: Philippians - Part 1
Answer: live, die
Paul is explaining why, despite the fact he is in prison and does not know what will happen, he can rejoice. He is saying that, if he lives, he can continue preaching the Gospel (to live is Christ), and if he doesn't live, then he will gain, because then he will be with Christ. He says in the next couple of verses that while it is hard to decide between life and death with these choices, he says it's better to be with Jesus than to be here preaching about Jesus.
From Quiz: Well-Known Verses from the Book of Philippians
Answer: In prison
"But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ..." (Philippians 1:12-13).
While there are some differences of opinion about the location of the prison Paul was in, most believe he was in Rome and this letter was written around 60 or 61 AD.
Philippi was named after Phillip II of Macedonia. He was the father of Alexander the Great. Paul went to Macedonia in response to a vision he received in Acts 16:9: "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.'" The church in Philippi is believed to be the first Christian church in Europe. You can learn more about this church in Acts chapter 16.
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Philippians
Answer: excellent
It says in Philippians 1:10, "That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ"
By "things that are excellent", it likely means those things which Christ Himself would approve, because they would bring Him glory and help to further the kingdom of Heaven.
From Quiz: Philippians
Answer: joy
In Galatians 5:22, we find a list of the Fruit of the Spirit. One is joy. Being filled with joy (a deep happiness NOT dependent upon circumstances) is one of the greatest testimonies a Christian can display regarding the reality of Christ in his or her life.
From Quiz: The Book of Philippians
Answer: Dignity
The word "dignity" is generally used to describe one's external bearing rather than one's substance. The Greek word that "dignity" translates in this verse is "semnos", which refers to a person who is honored for both their behavior and character. The New English Bible translates "semnos" as "of high principle".
From Quiz: Consider This
Answer: love
Phil. 1:9 - "And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;"
From Quiz: Philippians - Part 1
