[Read chapter Two]
1. Philippians has been referred to as the epistle of joy. From the following passages list those things that CHRISTIAN JOY WOULD INCLUDE:
ans.: a. (Phil. 1:4)
b. (Phil. 1:18).
c. (Phil. 1:25).
d.
(Phil. 2:2).
e.
(Phil. 2:17)
f.
(Phil. 2:28)
g.
(Phil. 2:29).
h.
(Phil. 4:1).
i.
(Phil. 4:10)
2. At Philippians 2:2-4 what church problem does Paul address?
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3. What is meant in Phil. 2:4 by the statement, "Look not every man on his own things . . .?"
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4. What lesson is taught in 1 Peter 5:5, 6 regarding the problem that is mentioned in #2?
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5. What kind of a place is it where God dwells? (Isa. 57:15)
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6. Having what kind of mindset would eliminate the problem mentioned in vss 2-4?
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7. What kind of mind does Paul say the Philippians should have?
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8. Should this be regarded as a gentle suggestion or a command? Give scriptural to support your answer.
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9. With whom was this person (from question #7) equal?
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10. How did he regard this equality?
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11. How did he regard himself?
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12. What would you say is the very opposite of the quality mentioned in #8?
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13 What form or nature did he assume?
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14. Using the context of Phil. 2:5-8, if we are to have the mind of Christ, what should be the attitude of those who would follow Him?
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15. Identify a. the apparent conflict mentioned in a. Philippians 2:1-4, then note the conditions that should exist in the Lords church mentioned in b. Isaiah 2:2-4, c. John 17:20, 21 and d. the mindset of Philippians 2:5-7
ans.: a.
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16. Describe the mindset of Jesus as discussed in: Isa.42:1-4; Zech. 9:9; Mt. 11:28-30; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Pet. 2:21-25..
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17. Because Jesus was willing to submit to God to the point of humbling himself and being obedient unto death, how was He blessed by God?
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18. The promise of God to each of us is to:
ans.: _______ _________ in the sight of the _____, and he ________ ______ ____ ___ (Jas 4:10).
19. What things are implied by the word "Lord"? Look it up here ===> < W.E. Vines Dictionary >
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20. What statement in the following cases of conversion indicates the hearers were to understand the authority of Christ? Acts 2:36; 8:16; 9:17; 10:36; 16:32; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16 . . .
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21. What does the answer to #17 imply that the converts understood their
obligation to the Lord should be?
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22. Write out Psalm 133
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