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Philippians: How to Interpret a NT Letter

Written by  Gordon Fee Ph.D.
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Philippians: How to Interpret a NT Letter

A significant portion of the New Testament is made up of epistles, or letters. However, letters in the ancient world had variable forms and structures that differ from our twenty-first century concept of a letter. Therefore, studying and understanding this genre from the perspective of the original audience is invaluable for any student of scripture. Using Paul's letter to the Philippians as a model, Dr. Gordon Fee instructs us on the importance of learning how to establish a good reading strategy as we approach the study of scripture so that we can become good students of scripture.

Dr. Fee begins the teaching by establishing several reasons why modern readers are at a disadvantage when it comes to understanding and reading scripture. He then discusses background information and the historical context of Paul's letter to the Philippians as part of establishing a good reading strategy. He also identifies the nature of the letter and shows how Paul communicated his message to the Philippians through the use of "exemplary paradigms" which centered on glorifying Jesus Christ.

Building on that foundation, Dr. Fee then analyzes the text in three large sections and makes practical applications for the modern church. In the first section (1:12–26 and 4:10–20), he shows how important Jesus Christ and the gospel were to Paul as he both instructed the Philippians on how to "live Christ" in adversity and reaffirmed the deep friendship and commitment they had with each other in Christ. In the second section (1:27–2:18), he shows that Paul used Christ's example of humility and obedience as a paradigm for believers who were experiencing conflicts in relationships both with one another and with those outside the church. In the third section (3:1–4:3), Dr. Fee shows how Paul used his own life and experiences as examples to encourage the Philippians to follow Christ's example, to "live Christ", and to know Christ, who is the ultimate paradigm for His people.

This teaching series will enable you to have a better understanding of Philippians as well as equip you to better study other epistles in the New Testament.

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Session 1: Philippians - Establishing a Strategy for Reading: In this session, Dr. Fee uses examples from biblical and extra-biblical literature in order to illustrate how twenty-first century readers are at a disadvantage when studying scripture. Using Paul’s Letter to the Philippians as a model, he provides instruction on how to establish a good reading strategy which will help the student better understand what they are studying.(48 min.)Free!
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Session 2: Philippians - Historical Context: In this session, as part of establishing a good reading strategy, Dr. Fee gives the student background information, the historical context of Paul’s letter, the nature of the letter, and how Paul communicated his message to the Philippians through the use of “exemplary paradigms”.(1 hr. 13 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 3: Philippians - Living Christ in Adversity: In this session, Dr. Fee analyzes 1:12–26 and 4:10–20 to show how important Jesus Christ and the gospel were to Paul as he both instructed the Philippians on how to "live Christ" in adversity and reaffirmed the deep friendship and commitment they had with each other in Christ.(38 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 4: Philippians - Christ’s Humility and Obedience: In this session, Dr. Fee analyzes 1:27–2:18 to show that Paul used Christ's example of humility and obedience as a paradigm for believers who were experiencing conflicts in relationships both with one another and with those outside the church.(48 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 5: Philippians - Knowing Christ, The Ultimate Paradigm: In the final session, Dr. Fee analyzes 3:1–4:3 to show how Paul used his own life and experiences as examples to encourage the Philippians to follow Christ's example, to "live Christ", and to know Christ, who is the ultimate paradigm for people.(43 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.

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Gordon Fee Ph.D.

Gordon Fee Ph.D.

Gordon Fee Ph.D. taught for many years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is Professor Emeritus at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada, and a prolific author with works that include:

  • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth;
  • Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God;
  • Philippians: IVP New Testament Commentary


The author has contributed to the following courses:

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