Philippians Class Schedule 1 Philippians 1 18 20

Philippians Class Schedule 1

Philippians 1: 18 -20 Christ is Proclaimed 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 2

15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 3

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, What then? See Rom 3: 3 and 3: 9, 1 Cor 3: 5 But what does it matter (Amplified) Only that in every way, So long as either way (Amplified) 4

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, whether in pretense or in truth, pretense- prophasis- an outward show or appearance, a pretense, put forth in order to cover one's real intent see Mark 12: 40, Acts 27: 30 & 1 Thess 2: 5 truth - alētheia - truth, love of truth, both in words and conduct, meaning sincerity, veracity see Eph 4: 24, Eph 5: 9 & 1 John 1: 6 5

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice proclaimed - katangellō - to tell, to declare plainly, openly, or aloud see – Acts 17: 3, 1 Cor 2: 1 & 1 Cor 9: 14 rejoice - chairō - to rejoice, be glad, expressing the cause or occasion of joy What are we to rejoice in as a Christian ? 6

18 c. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Yes, and I will rejoice, lit: and in addition I will rejoice (future tense) for I know that this will turn out What is “this” referring to in the verse above ? will turn out - apobainō – lit: to go or come out of the ship, to disembark; metaphorically: to happen, to come or turn out see – Luke 5: 2, Luke 21: 13 7

18 c. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, for my deliverance - sōtēria - denotes deliverance, preservation, salvation see – Luke 1: 71, Acts 27: 34 & Heb 11: 17 through your prayers How can Paul be so sure of God’s will in this case ? 8

18 c. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, provision - epichorēgia - a full and bountiful supply see Eph 4: 16 What is the Spirit of Christ Jesus ? 9

20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death according to my earnest expectation and hope, earnest expectation - apokaradokia - strained expectancy, eager longing, lit: a watching with outstretched head see Rom 8: 19, Acts 12: 11 What is the meaning of hope in New Testament ? 10

20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness put to shame - aischynomai - to be put to shame, be made ashamed boldness - confidence or boldness, particularly in speaking 11

20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death Christ will be exalted --- in my body, --- now --- always exalted - megalynō - to make great, enlarge, magnifying through life or through death 12