Bible Commentary; The Geneva Study Bible; Philippians; Philippians 3; The Geneva Study Bible << Philippians 2 | Philippians 3 | Philippians 4 >> (Read all of Philippians 3) 3:1 Finally, 1 my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Matthew Henrys Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Despite the widespread opinion to the contrary, Dummelow's views appear convincing to this writer. Verse Philippians 3:4. They rejoice in Christ Jesus, not in mere outward enjoyments and performances. "[36] Nevertheless, the mortal body is sooner or later in every life a source of humiliation and ultimately death. It seems that this was what Paul meant here. "Unbelieving Jews are here intended, radically opposed to the gospel of Christ . Jewish hostility was violent beyond measure in Macedonia (Acts 17). Reader, is not earth and its concerns lost in the effulgence of this glory? Found insideCD-ROM contains: Introductions and verse-by-verse commentaries to Genesis and Mark's Gospel -- Logos Library System. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus laid down the law that underlies eternal salvation, the law of absolute perfection, "even as God is perfect." Verse Philippians 3:3. The one he sees to be the place in which a preparation for the other is to be attained. "[8] "Beware" is a far better word in this place than "look out for. Verse 9. All Rights Reserved. We are undone, without righteousness wherein to appear before God, for we are guilty. To all the believers in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and helpers. This edition features two linked tables of contents: one at the beginning of the volume, which takes you to individual chapter, and the other at the beginning of each chapter linking to its verses. The words, as they stand in the best MSS., are as follow: , to that resurrection which is of the dead. In these things there is a great difference among real Christians, but all know something of them. Of the stock of Israel Regularly descended from the patriarch Jacob. THE preceding chapter, to which the first verse of the succeeding should be joined, contains a fund of matter the most interesting that can well be conceived. Peter tied the entire Pentecostal sermon to the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2:24), making forgiveness of sins and the reception of the earnest of the Holy Spirit derivative from the fact of our Lord's resurrection, ascension and sending the Comforter; and, while true enough that Peter promised forgiveness and the gift of the Spirit as blessings to be received subsequently to and in consequence of the recipient's believing, repenting, and being baptized into Christ, the sacred word makes it clear enough that the sinner's part in such marvelous blessings is limited to his fulfillment of the preconditions prior to receiving them, and that Christ, not the sinner, is the fountain source from which all blessings flow. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10 a day. The word signifies the resurrection in general, both of the just and unjust; may signify that of the blessed only. For five hundred years, the monstrous heresy has prevailed that people achieve that perfect righteousness merely through believing subjectively in Christ, Paul revealed how truly people become sharers in Christ's righteousness. It is incumbent upon us, as Christians, to rise out of our despondencies. One who wishes to be saved must become a participant in the righteousness achieved through the faith and perfect obedience of Christ. ii. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Isaiah 56:10; to which the apostle seems to refer. Forgetting those things which are behind My conduct is not regulated nor influenced by that of others; I consider my calling, my Master, my work, and my end. What a tragedy is the butchering of this text by so-called translators. In the one he sees the starting place, where the Christian is to commence his race; in the other the goal at which his course terminates, and the prize which he is there to obtain. They have no fellowship with us; for we are citizens of a heavenly commonwealth. See the concluding observations on the 9th chapter of the Acts, on the character of St. Paul. He longs after a conformity to Christ in his death, and presses. And in Balsamon, Can. This clause, with its reference to sinner's faith, is the irrefutable denial that it is sinner's faith mentioned in the preceding clause. The believer prefers Christ, knowing that it is better for us to be without all worldly riches, than without Christ and his word. If in any thing ye be otherwise minded If ye have not yet entered into the full spirit and design of this Gospel, if any of you have yet remaining any doubts relative to Jewish ordinances, or their expediency in Christianity, God shall reveal even this unto you; for while you are sincere and upright, God will take care that ye shall have full instruction in these Divine things. This means "Those who mutilate the flesh" (RSV); "The verb is used in Septuagint (LXX) of cuttings forbidden by Mosaic law."[10]. From the beginning of the 11th to the end of the 17th verse there is one continued allusion to the contests at the Olympic games; exercises with which, and their laws, the Philippians were well acquainted. Both Judas (John 17:12) and the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:3) are called the son of perdition . Let this be the end of everything; before you get to the end of it, and when you do get to the end of it, rejoice in the Lord.. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting, , making our boast of Christ Jesus, as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh-in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. In this chapter, Paul sounded again "the prevalent note of the epistle, `rejoice in the Lord,' added a few supplementary counsels and acknowledged the contribution sent through Epaphroditus. "It is not our vile body that is to be changed the body is not vile, and the Bible nowhere says it is. Philippians 3. 1. Paul fanatically pursued his faith by persecuting the church. The apostle was willing to do or to suffer any thing, to attain the glorious resurrection of saints. Not that I have already obtained Paul never viewed the Christian prize of eternal salvation as being something that one might "get" in any final and irrevocable act. - Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting , , making our boast of Christ Jesus , as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh -in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. Mangey: , , () "When is it, O soul, that thou shalt appear to have the victory? 13, uses the word to express to suffer martyrdom. There can be no doubt that the same distinction is evident here. Arise and depart, for this is not thy rest. I press toward the mark . Found inside Page 643This man lived in Philippians 1:21 , not Philippians 2:21 . In Philippians 3 : 1819 , he described professed Christians who mind earthly things The great Pauline expression "in Christ," or as here "in him," which is found more than one hundred fifty times in his letters, identifies the place of redemption as being "in the Lord." 2021 Christianity.com. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Here is more repetition, the threefold "beware" being one of the most dramatic warnings in Scripture. The Greek word for transform gives us the word schematic, which is an internal design of something. Now, they are cast out of the covenant and the Gentiles taken in; therefore they are the dogs, and the Gentiles the children. The nearer a faithful soul comes to the verge of eternity, the more the light and influence of heaven are poured out upon it: time and life are fast sinking away into the shades of death and darkness; and the effulgence of the dawning glory of the eternal world is beginning to illustrate the blessed state of the genuine Christian, and to render clear and intelligible those counsels of God, partly displayed in various inextricable providences, and partly revealed and seen as through a glass darkly in his own sacred word. 2. If churches and those who love the church were more diligent to honor and promote those who "walk even as" Paul walked, it may be that so much of the other type of marking would not be necessary. Philippians 3:21 "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." He let the past, both good and bad, be past, constantly looking forward to the work God had for him to do. This monumental and classical work by Brother Witness Lee builds upon and is a further development of all that the Lord has revealed to His church in the past centuries. He minimizes them because he never had them and cannot get them. [11] James William Russell, Compact Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1964), p. 494. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance. iii. "[27] He cited John 7:17 and Hosea 6:3 as confirming his conclusion. onward to the attainment of his high calling, 12-14. Also see article on "perfection" under Ephesians 1:4. Economic Financial Development Program For The Year 2021, Data Mining Applications Geeksforgeeks, Companies Office Contact, Volcom Swimwear Model, Thermador Refrigerator, Concert In Central Park 2021, Minnesota Population 2019, Activity Diagram Symbols, Vintage Furniture Santa Monica, John Tavares Collision, Bryce Harper Junior College Stats, " /> Bible Commentary; The Geneva Study Bible; Philippians; Philippians 3; The Geneva Study Bible << Philippians 2 | Philippians 3 | Philippians 4 >> (Read all of Philippians 3) 3:1 Finally, 1 my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Matthew Henrys Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Despite the widespread opinion to the contrary, Dummelow's views appear convincing to this writer. Verse Philippians 3:4. They rejoice in Christ Jesus, not in mere outward enjoyments and performances. "[36] Nevertheless, the mortal body is sooner or later in every life a source of humiliation and ultimately death. It seems that this was what Paul meant here. "Unbelieving Jews are here intended, radically opposed to the gospel of Christ . Jewish hostility was violent beyond measure in Macedonia (Acts 17). Reader, is not earth and its concerns lost in the effulgence of this glory? Found insideCD-ROM contains: Introductions and verse-by-verse commentaries to Genesis and Mark's Gospel -- Logos Library System. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus laid down the law that underlies eternal salvation, the law of absolute perfection, "even as God is perfect." Verse Philippians 3:3. The one he sees to be the place in which a preparation for the other is to be attained. "[8] "Beware" is a far better word in this place than "look out for. Verse 9. All Rights Reserved. We are undone, without righteousness wherein to appear before God, for we are guilty. To all the believers in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and helpers. This edition features two linked tables of contents: one at the beginning of the volume, which takes you to individual chapter, and the other at the beginning of each chapter linking to its verses. The words, as they stand in the best MSS., are as follow: , to that resurrection which is of the dead. In these things there is a great difference among real Christians, but all know something of them. Of the stock of Israel Regularly descended from the patriarch Jacob. THE preceding chapter, to which the first verse of the succeeding should be joined, contains a fund of matter the most interesting that can well be conceived. Peter tied the entire Pentecostal sermon to the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2:24), making forgiveness of sins and the reception of the earnest of the Holy Spirit derivative from the fact of our Lord's resurrection, ascension and sending the Comforter; and, while true enough that Peter promised forgiveness and the gift of the Spirit as blessings to be received subsequently to and in consequence of the recipient's believing, repenting, and being baptized into Christ, the sacred word makes it clear enough that the sinner's part in such marvelous blessings is limited to his fulfillment of the preconditions prior to receiving them, and that Christ, not the sinner, is the fountain source from which all blessings flow. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10 a day. The word signifies the resurrection in general, both of the just and unjust; may signify that of the blessed only. For five hundred years, the monstrous heresy has prevailed that people achieve that perfect righteousness merely through believing subjectively in Christ, Paul revealed how truly people become sharers in Christ's righteousness. It is incumbent upon us, as Christians, to rise out of our despondencies. One who wishes to be saved must become a participant in the righteousness achieved through the faith and perfect obedience of Christ. ii. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Isaiah 56:10; to which the apostle seems to refer. Forgetting those things which are behind My conduct is not regulated nor influenced by that of others; I consider my calling, my Master, my work, and my end. What a tragedy is the butchering of this text by so-called translators. In the one he sees the starting place, where the Christian is to commence his race; in the other the goal at which his course terminates, and the prize which he is there to obtain. They have no fellowship with us; for we are citizens of a heavenly commonwealth. See the concluding observations on the 9th chapter of the Acts, on the character of St. Paul. He longs after a conformity to Christ in his death, and presses. And in Balsamon, Can. This clause, with its reference to sinner's faith, is the irrefutable denial that it is sinner's faith mentioned in the preceding clause. The believer prefers Christ, knowing that it is better for us to be without all worldly riches, than without Christ and his word. If in any thing ye be otherwise minded If ye have not yet entered into the full spirit and design of this Gospel, if any of you have yet remaining any doubts relative to Jewish ordinances, or their expediency in Christianity, God shall reveal even this unto you; for while you are sincere and upright, God will take care that ye shall have full instruction in these Divine things. This means "Those who mutilate the flesh" (RSV); "The verb is used in Septuagint (LXX) of cuttings forbidden by Mosaic law."[10]. From the beginning of the 11th to the end of the 17th verse there is one continued allusion to the contests at the Olympic games; exercises with which, and their laws, the Philippians were well acquainted. Both Judas (John 17:12) and the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:3) are called the son of perdition . Let this be the end of everything; before you get to the end of it, and when you do get to the end of it, rejoice in the Lord.. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting, , making our boast of Christ Jesus, as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh-in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. In this chapter, Paul sounded again "the prevalent note of the epistle, `rejoice in the Lord,' added a few supplementary counsels and acknowledged the contribution sent through Epaphroditus. "It is not our vile body that is to be changed the body is not vile, and the Bible nowhere says it is. Philippians 3. 1. Paul fanatically pursued his faith by persecuting the church. The apostle was willing to do or to suffer any thing, to attain the glorious resurrection of saints. Not that I have already obtained Paul never viewed the Christian prize of eternal salvation as being something that one might "get" in any final and irrevocable act. - Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting , , making our boast of Christ Jesus , as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh -in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. Mangey: , , () "When is it, O soul, that thou shalt appear to have the victory? 13, uses the word to express to suffer martyrdom. There can be no doubt that the same distinction is evident here. Arise and depart, for this is not thy rest. I press toward the mark . Found inside Page 643This man lived in Philippians 1:21 , not Philippians 2:21 . In Philippians 3 : 1819 , he described professed Christians who mind earthly things The great Pauline expression "in Christ," or as here "in him," which is found more than one hundred fifty times in his letters, identifies the place of redemption as being "in the Lord." 2021 Christianity.com. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Here is more repetition, the threefold "beware" being one of the most dramatic warnings in Scripture. The Greek word for transform gives us the word schematic, which is an internal design of something. Now, they are cast out of the covenant and the Gentiles taken in; therefore they are the dogs, and the Gentiles the children. The nearer a faithful soul comes to the verge of eternity, the more the light and influence of heaven are poured out upon it: time and life are fast sinking away into the shades of death and darkness; and the effulgence of the dawning glory of the eternal world is beginning to illustrate the blessed state of the genuine Christian, and to render clear and intelligible those counsels of God, partly displayed in various inextricable providences, and partly revealed and seen as through a glass darkly in his own sacred word. 2. If churches and those who love the church were more diligent to honor and promote those who "walk even as" Paul walked, it may be that so much of the other type of marking would not be necessary. Philippians 3:21 "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." He let the past, both good and bad, be past, constantly looking forward to the work God had for him to do. This monumental and classical work by Brother Witness Lee builds upon and is a further development of all that the Lord has revealed to His church in the past centuries. He minimizes them because he never had them and cannot get them. [11] James William Russell, Compact Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1964), p. 494. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance. iii. "[27] He cited John 7:17 and Hosea 6:3 as confirming his conclusion. onward to the attainment of his high calling, 12-14. Also see article on "perfection" under Ephesians 1:4. 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There is still an allusion here to the stadium, and exercises there: the apostle considers Christ as the brabeus, or judge in the games, who proclaimed the victor, and distributed the prizes; and he represents himself as being introduced by this very brabeus, or judge, into the contest; and this brabeus brought him in with the design to crown him, if he contended faithfully. We have crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts; and regard not the body, which we know must perish, but which we confidently expect shall be raised from death and corruption into a state of immortal glory. The life of a Christian is in heaven, where his Head and his home are, and where he hopes to be shortly; he sets his affections upon things above; and where his heart is, there will his conversation be. There was no lack of confidence in Paul, as evidenced by these words; but this was merely his way of saying that he was still running the Christian race. He was running for life, and running for his life. May we be always prepared for the coming of our Judge; looking to have our vile bodies changed by his Almighty power, and applying to him daily to new-create our souls unto holiness; to deliver us from our enemies, and to employ our bodies and souls as instruments of righteousness in his service. A. Here, the patience, perseverance, and glory of the saints! (1-11) Expresses earnest desire to be found in Christ; also his pressing on toward perfection; and recommends his own example to other believers. The enemies of the cross of Christ mind nothing but their sensual appetites. 2. sec. Ancyran., page 764: is, "To be crowned with the crown of martyrdom.". He who runs a race, must never stop short of the end, but press forward as fast as he can; so those who have heaven in their view, must still press forward to it, in holy desires and hopes, and constant endeavours. Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice (2PPAM) in the Lord. True believers, in seeking this assurance, as well as to glorify him, will seek more nearly to resemble his sufferings and death, by dying to sin, and by crucifying the flesh with its affections and lusts. Although this is translated "faith in Christ" by many versions and translations, it would be just as correct to translate "knowledge of Christ" (Philippians 3:8) and "cross of Christ" (Philippians 3:18) as the knowledge or cross "in Christ" as it is to make "of Christ" read "in Christ." The thought of this glorious consummation was a subject of the highest joy and confidence amongst the primitive Christian. No one can say, but the haunting possibility exists. Everything depends on it; without it, we are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17); it is the pledge of our justification and forgiveness (Acts 13:30,38,39), etc. Commentaries. "[1] However, beginning in Philippians 3:4, there is a typical Pauline diversion. Proverbs 3:1-12 is an exhortation from Solomon to his son, urging him to heed his teaching and trust wholeheartedly in the Lord. He cites some of the valuable results of obedience and trust. This section builds on the counsel Solomon gave in Proverbs 2. For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ. 3:1 From now on, 136 my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. That is: the bodies of true believers shall be raised up at the great day in the same likeness, immortality, and glory, of the glorified humanity of Jesus Christ; and be so thoroughly changed, as to be not only capable through their immortality of eternally existing, but also of the infinite spiritual enjoyments at the right hand of God. Touching the righteousness And as to that plan of justification, which justification the Jews say is to be obtained by an observance of the law, I have done every thing so conscientiously from my youth up, that in this respect I am blameless; and may, with more confidence than most of them; expect that justification which the law appears to promise. Attainment to the Resurrection from the Dead. I count not myself to have apprehended Whatever gifts, graces, or honours I may have received from Jesus Christ, I consider every thing as incomplete till I have finished my course, got this crown, and have my body raised and fashioned after his glorious body. Their glory is in their shame-they lay it down as a proof of their address, that they can fare sumptuously every day, in consequence of preaching a doctrine which flatters the passions of their hearers. ta auta graphein ( PAN) hu min emoi men ouk okneron, hu min de asphales. Not as though I had already attained For I have not yet received the prize; I am not glorified, for I have not finished my course; and I have a conflict still to maintain, and the issue will prove whether I should be crowned. . . . All who want a sound exegetical basis for their preaching and are prepared to wrestle with the Greek text will find that this is an ideal piece of work. There are two different uses of "perfect," here and in Philippians 3:15, the word being the same in both cases. The Jews referred to Gentiles as "dogs"; the prophet Isaiah compared the false shepherds of Israel to dumb dogs, lazy dogs, and greedy dogs (Isaiah 56:9-11); and the Psalmist designated the enemies of the Messiah, stating that "the dogs have encompassed" him (Psalms 22:16). In the 12th verse, Paul is speaking of that personal and individual perfection which God will give to every Christian on the last day; but in Philippians 3:15 he is claiming, not merely for himself but also for all of the Philippians (or at least the majority of them) the full attainment of that same perfection; but in this instance the reference is to the perfection of Christ which rightfully belongs to every Christian. It was who and what Paul was which disarmed and frustrated the Jewish opposition. I pray with joy. The opening comments and introduction in Pauls letters often give us an insight into something of the key aspects of what will follow in the letter as a whole, but also an insight into the life of the church to whom the letter is Darrell Royal, famed University of Texas football coach, was once asked about a key post-season game, wanting to know if he had any new plays, etc. It was expected that every Christian should suffer as a result of his faith; indeed it was a proverb or "faithful saying" that "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him" (2 Timothy 2:12). The word , perfect, is taken here in the same sense in which it is taken 1 Corinthians 14:20:- Be not CHILDREN in understanding-but in understanding be ye MEN, , be ye perfect-thoroughly instructed, deeply experienced. Verse Philippians 3:21. Who shall change our vile body Who will refashion, or alter the fashion and condition of, the body of our humiliation; this body that is dead-adjudged to death because of sin, and must be putrefied, dissolved, and decomposed. There is glory kept for the bodies of the saints, in which they will appear at the resurrection. And not they; they have the name, and we the thing, or that which legal circumcision was a shadow of, namely, circumcision of the heart; which lies in being pricked to the heart under a true sense of sin; in having the hardness of the heart removed, and the iniquity of it laid to open view; in pain and contrition of heart about it, joined with shame for it, and loathing of it, the Philippians 3:15,16 exhorting others to be like-minded, Philippians 3:17 and to follow his example. This commentary helps readers understand and apply the practical message of Philippians, helping them experience the exuberant joy of a well-lived Christian life. I am quite satisfied that the apostle here alludes to the Olympic games, and the word is the proof; for is spoken of those who have completed their race, reached the goal, and are honoured with the prize. Their god is their belly-they live not in any reference to eternity; their religion is for time; they make a gain of godliness; and live only to eat, drink, and be merry. Of the stock of Israel As Barry noted, "These words are emphatic a true scion of the covenanted stock, the royal race of the Prince of God."[17]. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of Christ, barking at them and biting them. In all these cases, the Greek word for Christ stands without the article; and, as a glance at the Greek New Testament shows, the preferable rendition is "of Christ. As many as be perfect As many as are thoroughly instructed in Divine things, who have cast off all dependence on the law and on every other system for salvation, and who discern God calling them from above by Christ Jesus; be thus minded; be intensely in earnest for eternal life, nor ever halt till the race is finished. Circumcised the eighth day This was the time that the law required the males to be circumcised; and we find, from Genesis 17:14, both in the Samaritan Pentateuch and in the Septuagint, though the clause is now lost out of the common Hebrew text, that the male child, which is not circumcised the eighth day, shall be cut off from among his people: this precept was literally observed in the case of St. Paul. The excellency of the knowledge of Christ That superior light, information, and blessedness which come through the Gospel of Jesus Christ; justification through his blood, sanctification by his Spirit, and eternal glory through his merits and intercession. Circumcision was an honourable thing, for it was a sign of the covenant; but as they now had rejected the new covenant, their circumcision was rendered uncircumcision, and is termed a cutting, by way of degradation. Verse 7. Adam Clarke Commentary. Diog. The RSV, for example, changed this to "Look out for the dogs!" cit., p. 166. Here are the wisdom, power, and mercy of God! The facsimile reunites the text, now divided between the British Library (347 leaves; known as British Library, Additional 43725), the University Library in Leipzig, Germany (43 leaves), Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai (some No creature can have fellowship with him in his vicarious sufferings; as a martyr to the truth, St. Paul wished to imitate him. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision. The secular, nationalistic Jews were also enemies but when Paul referred to them, his references to circumcision were more respectful. ", That signified martyrdom, we learn most expressly from Clemens Alexand., Stromata, lib. cit., p. 247. Who shall fashion anew the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working whereby he is able even to subject all things unto himself. 1 Corinthians 2:6:- We speak wisdom among the perfect, , among those who are fully instructed, adults in Christian knowledge. Let them join in all the great things in which they are agreed, and wait for further light as to lesser things wherein they differ. Only, whereunto we have attained by that same rule let us walk. Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless. Just how did Paul forget the past? I count not myself yet to have laid hold See comment on this same thought expressed at the beginning of Philippians 3:12. Philippians 3 Bible Commentary. Tired of seeing ads while studying? Whatever he lost for the sake of gaining Christ, Paul considered his status as a child of God far above and beyond any privilege he might have lost. Such who have a true sense of themselves, and a spiritual sight of Christ, will not glory in themselves, in their wisdom, strength, riches, or righteousness, but in Christ, in his wisdom and strength, in his riches and righteousness, and in his person and grace only: The word shows how utterly insignificant and unavailing, in point of salvation, the apostle esteemed every thing but the Gospel of Jesus. Our conversation is in heaven - Our city, or citizenship, or civil rights. This is a theme which Paul developed extensively in Romans; and for a further discussion of this subject see my Commentary on Romans, Romans 2:25ff and Romans 9:7ff. But I pursue; several are gone before me in this glorious way, and have obtained the crown of martyrdom; I am hurrying after them. Working directly from the Greek text but basing his comments on the New International Version, Fee sets Paul's letter to the Philippians squarely within the context of first-century "friendship" and "moral exhortation" to a church facing See extensive discussion of this in Galatians and Ephesians but also in my Commentary on Romans, Romans 3:22ff. Unshakeable Faith is an eight-session Bible study that explores the life and teachings of the Apostle Peter. Philippians /. The work of religion is to no purpose, unless the heart is in it, and we must worship God in the strength and grace of the Divine Spirit. This is a strong division between verses 2 and 3. Though I myself might have confidence in the flesh: if any other man thinketh to have confidence in the flesh, I yet more. Thank you so kindly for sharing this commentary. During a recent tour of the Holy Land, Pope Francis was accompanied by Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Muslim leader Omar Abboud. Reaching forth The Greek word points out the strong exertions made in the race; every muscle and nerve is exerted, and he puts forth every particle of his strength in running. Philippians 3:9 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Philippians 3:9, NIV: "and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith." We are made conformable to Christ's death, when we die to sin, as he died for sin; and the world is crucified to us, and we to the world, by the cross of Christ. The three men embraced each other before the Wailing Wall (or Kotel, the remnant of the ancient wall that once surrounded the Herodian Temple). These are the evil walkers, and Christians are admonished also to mark these (Romans 16:17), that is, to identify them in order to thwart their evil devices against the church. Joseph Agar Beet was an English Wesleyan, born at Sheffield on Sept. 27, 1840. Philippians Chapter 3 exegesis. Verse 15. "[21] The usual theological jargon of the current era makes faith to be absolutely subjective; but nothing could be farther from the truth. The three-fold emphasis discernible in these verses provides a thumbnail abbreviation of the apostolic gospel, an abbreviation which by extension can be made to include nearly everything in the entire New Testament. Many translations of the Bible use the word "belly" in Philippians 3:19: Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. (ESV) Beware of dogs The Jews, who have here the same appellative which they formerly gave to the Gentiles: because the Gentiles were not included in the covenant, they called them DOGS; and themselves, the children of the Most High. [24] Boice thought Paul's forgetting was "ceasing to let the things which in the past overshadow the present. (Nevertheless, Lightfoot also took the persons denounced in this passage to be "the antinomian reactionists, the same as those in Romans 16:18). Yet Ben Witherington argues that Philippians shouldn't be read as a letter at all but, rather, as a masterful piece of long-distance oratory -- an extension of Paul's oral speech, dictated to a scribe and meant to be read aloud to its There is no getting to heaven as our home, but by Christ as our Way. [27] David Lipscomb, A Commentary on the New Testament Epistles, Volume IV (Nashville: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1964), p. 210. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, . Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, the ESV Study Bible is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published. "[22] The KJV renders this verse "faith of Christ"; and this student is simply unwilling to allow that any of the modern translators is in any manner superior in knowledge of the Greek to the translators of the Authorized Version, nor have their discoveries uncovered anything whatever that justifies perverting these texts by rendering them "faith in Christ." But the things which he counted gain while a Pharisee, and had reckoned up, those he counted loss for Christ. Paul developed the same idea in Hebrews 13:14."[33]. Bible > Bible Commentary; The Geneva Study Bible; Philippians; Philippians 3; The Geneva Study Bible << Philippians 2 | Philippians 3 | Philippians 4 >> (Read all of Philippians 3) 3:1 Finally, 1 my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Matthew Henrys Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Despite the widespread opinion to the contrary, Dummelow's views appear convincing to this writer. Verse Philippians 3:4. They rejoice in Christ Jesus, not in mere outward enjoyments and performances. "[36] Nevertheless, the mortal body is sooner or later in every life a source of humiliation and ultimately death. It seems that this was what Paul meant here. "Unbelieving Jews are here intended, radically opposed to the gospel of Christ . Jewish hostility was violent beyond measure in Macedonia (Acts 17). Reader, is not earth and its concerns lost in the effulgence of this glory? Found insideCD-ROM contains: Introductions and verse-by-verse commentaries to Genesis and Mark's Gospel -- Logos Library System. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus laid down the law that underlies eternal salvation, the law of absolute perfection, "even as God is perfect." Verse Philippians 3:3. The one he sees to be the place in which a preparation for the other is to be attained. "[8] "Beware" is a far better word in this place than "look out for. Verse 9. All Rights Reserved. We are undone, without righteousness wherein to appear before God, for we are guilty. To all the believers in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and helpers. This edition features two linked tables of contents: one at the beginning of the volume, which takes you to individual chapter, and the other at the beginning of each chapter linking to its verses. The words, as they stand in the best MSS., are as follow: , to that resurrection which is of the dead. In these things there is a great difference among real Christians, but all know something of them. Of the stock of Israel Regularly descended from the patriarch Jacob. THE preceding chapter, to which the first verse of the succeeding should be joined, contains a fund of matter the most interesting that can well be conceived. Peter tied the entire Pentecostal sermon to the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2:24), making forgiveness of sins and the reception of the earnest of the Holy Spirit derivative from the fact of our Lord's resurrection, ascension and sending the Comforter; and, while true enough that Peter promised forgiveness and the gift of the Spirit as blessings to be received subsequently to and in consequence of the recipient's believing, repenting, and being baptized into Christ, the sacred word makes it clear enough that the sinner's part in such marvelous blessings is limited to his fulfillment of the preconditions prior to receiving them, and that Christ, not the sinner, is the fountain source from which all blessings flow. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10 a day. The word signifies the resurrection in general, both of the just and unjust; may signify that of the blessed only. For five hundred years, the monstrous heresy has prevailed that people achieve that perfect righteousness merely through believing subjectively in Christ, Paul revealed how truly people become sharers in Christ's righteousness. It is incumbent upon us, as Christians, to rise out of our despondencies. One who wishes to be saved must become a participant in the righteousness achieved through the faith and perfect obedience of Christ. ii. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Isaiah 56:10; to which the apostle seems to refer. Forgetting those things which are behind My conduct is not regulated nor influenced by that of others; I consider my calling, my Master, my work, and my end. What a tragedy is the butchering of this text by so-called translators. In the one he sees the starting place, where the Christian is to commence his race; in the other the goal at which his course terminates, and the prize which he is there to obtain. They have no fellowship with us; for we are citizens of a heavenly commonwealth. See the concluding observations on the 9th chapter of the Acts, on the character of St. Paul. He longs after a conformity to Christ in his death, and presses. And in Balsamon, Can. This clause, with its reference to sinner's faith, is the irrefutable denial that it is sinner's faith mentioned in the preceding clause. The believer prefers Christ, knowing that it is better for us to be without all worldly riches, than without Christ and his word. If in any thing ye be otherwise minded If ye have not yet entered into the full spirit and design of this Gospel, if any of you have yet remaining any doubts relative to Jewish ordinances, or their expediency in Christianity, God shall reveal even this unto you; for while you are sincere and upright, God will take care that ye shall have full instruction in these Divine things. This means "Those who mutilate the flesh" (RSV); "The verb is used in Septuagint (LXX) of cuttings forbidden by Mosaic law."[10]. From the beginning of the 11th to the end of the 17th verse there is one continued allusion to the contests at the Olympic games; exercises with which, and their laws, the Philippians were well acquainted. Both Judas (John 17:12) and the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:3) are called the son of perdition . Let this be the end of everything; before you get to the end of it, and when you do get to the end of it, rejoice in the Lord.. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting, , making our boast of Christ Jesus, as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh-in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. In this chapter, Paul sounded again "the prevalent note of the epistle, `rejoice in the Lord,' added a few supplementary counsels and acknowledged the contribution sent through Epaphroditus. "It is not our vile body that is to be changed the body is not vile, and the Bible nowhere says it is. Philippians 3. 1. Paul fanatically pursued his faith by persecuting the church. The apostle was willing to do or to suffer any thing, to attain the glorious resurrection of saints. Not that I have already obtained Paul never viewed the Christian prize of eternal salvation as being something that one might "get" in any final and irrevocable act. - Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. We are the circumcision WE, who have embraced the faith of Christ crucified, are now entered into the new covenant, and according to that new covenant, worship God in the Spirit, exulting , , making our boast of Christ Jesus , as our only Saviour, having no confidence in the flesh -in any outward rite or ceremony prescribed by the Jewish institutions. The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. Mangey: , , () "When is it, O soul, that thou shalt appear to have the victory? 13, uses the word to express to suffer martyrdom. There can be no doubt that the same distinction is evident here. Arise and depart, for this is not thy rest. I press toward the mark . Found inside Page 643This man lived in Philippians 1:21 , not Philippians 2:21 . In Philippians 3 : 1819 , he described professed Christians who mind earthly things The great Pauline expression "in Christ," or as here "in him," which is found more than one hundred fifty times in his letters, identifies the place of redemption as being "in the Lord." 2021 Christianity.com. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Here is more repetition, the threefold "beware" being one of the most dramatic warnings in Scripture. The Greek word for transform gives us the word schematic, which is an internal design of something. Now, they are cast out of the covenant and the Gentiles taken in; therefore they are the dogs, and the Gentiles the children. The nearer a faithful soul comes to the verge of eternity, the more the light and influence of heaven are poured out upon it: time and life are fast sinking away into the shades of death and darkness; and the effulgence of the dawning glory of the eternal world is beginning to illustrate the blessed state of the genuine Christian, and to render clear and intelligible those counsels of God, partly displayed in various inextricable providences, and partly revealed and seen as through a glass darkly in his own sacred word. 2. If churches and those who love the church were more diligent to honor and promote those who "walk even as" Paul walked, it may be that so much of the other type of marking would not be necessary. Philippians 3:21 "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." He let the past, both good and bad, be past, constantly looking forward to the work God had for him to do. This monumental and classical work by Brother Witness Lee builds upon and is a further development of all that the Lord has revealed to His church in the past centuries. He minimizes them because he never had them and cannot get them. [11] James William Russell, Compact Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1964), p. 494. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance. iii. "[27] He cited John 7:17 and Hosea 6:3 as confirming his conclusion. onward to the attainment of his high calling, 12-14. Also see article on "perfection" under Ephesians 1:4.

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