Insights on Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

✍ Scribed by Swindoll, Charles, R

• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Philippians is saturated with joy. While under house arrest in Rome, Paul wrote to encourage the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord, despite their circumstances-to find Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered joy in living, serving, sharing, and resting. Colossians is addressed to a church suffering from cultural capitulation and spiritual surrender-just like the church of the twenty-first century. Those who deceive others with self-centered philosophies, self-promoting legalism, and self-serving asceticism attract power and attention, while diminishing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Colossians serves as a lighthouse piercing the fog of false teaching and leading us to the safe harbor of Christ. Philemon illustrates the importance of second chances, the equality of believers in Christ, and the power of the gospel to transcend cultural and social boundaries, it reminds us of the Christ-centered concepts of freedom, forgiveness, mercy, and especially grace. The 15 volume Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary series draws on Gold Medallion Award-winner Chuck Swindoll's 50 years of experience with studying and preaching God's Word. His deep insight, easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and accessibility not often found in commentaries. Each volume combines verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. This series is a must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God's Word.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Author's Preface; The Strong's Numbering System; Introduction: Philippians; Joy in Living (Philippians 1:1-30); Confident Enough to Be Joyful -- Philippians 1:1-11; What a Way to Live! -- Philippians 1:12-20; Between a Rock and a Hard Place -- Philippians 1:21-30; Joy in Serving (Philippians 2:1-30); A Christlike Descent into Greatness -- Philippians 2:1-11; Working Out God's Inner Work -- Philippians 2:12-18; A "Son" and a "Brother" -- Philippians 2:19-30; Joy in Sharing (Philippians 3:1-21); Human Rubbish versus Divine Righteousness -- Philippians 3:1-11.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Author's Preface
The Strong's Numbering System
Introduction: Philippians
Joy in Living (Philippians 1:1-30)
Confident Enough to Be Joyful --
Philippians 1:1-11
What a Way to Live! --
Philippians 1:12-20
Between a Rock and a Hard Place --
Philippians 1:21-30
Joy in Serving (Philippians 2:1-30)
A Christlike Descent into Greatness --
Philippians 2:1-11
Working Out God's Inner Work --
Philippians 2:12-18
A "Son" and a "Brother" --
Philippians 2:19-30
Joy in Sharing (Philippians 3:1-21)
Human Rubbish versus Divine Righteousness --
Philippians 3:1-11. Hanging Tough and Looking Up --
Philippians 3:12-21Joy in Resting (Philippians 4:1-23)
The Cure for Anger and Anxiety --
Philippians 4:1-9
Living beyond Our Needs --
Philippians 4:10-23
Introduction: Colossians
Jesus Christ, Our Lord (Colossians 1:1-2:23)
Praying for Knowledge of the Truth --
Colossians 1:1-14
Crowning Christ as Lord of All --
Colossians 1:15-23
A Precise Explanation of Ministry --
Colossians 1:24-29
Counsel from a Concerned Apostle --
Colossians 2:1-10
Living Forgiven ... and Free --
Colossians 2:11-23
Jesus Christ, Our Life (Colossians 3:1-4:1). Spot-On Advice from a Seasoned Mentor --
Colossians 3:1-14Wherever, Whatever, Whenever, However ... Christ! --
Colossians 3:15-4:1
Jesus Christ, Our Leader (Colossians 4:2-18)
The Big Deal about "Little" Things --
Colossians 4:2-6
A Friendly Farewell --
Colossians 4:7-18
Introduction: Philemon
A Study in Forgiveness --
Philemon 1:1-25
Endnotes.