Preparation for Heavenly Living Correspondence School

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PFHL Course 402-- God Wants (13 pgs.)

(by Bill Stevenson)

Directions: Use Philippians and other indicated Scripture verses to carefully answer the questions
and fill in the blanks. Figure out why I bolded and italicized certain words and phrases.
Each short answer line is usually for just one answer each. Use separate paper for your
answers. Copy all questions and the fill-in-the-blank sentences. Carefully label the
answers. I have an answer key done in that way. After you complete the course, write
an essay about what you learned. This assignment is worth 4 units, so write at least 7
quality pages (single spaced lines).

Introduction
You are about to read and react to a love letter from God. This study in Philippians is to encourage
and guide you to make good changes in your life. Answer all of the questions as directly as possible.
For some of the groups of fill-in-the blank exercises, there are answer possibility lists. “v.” means “verse”
and “vs.” means “verses”. Most of the Scripture quotes are from the King James Version of the Bible
(KJV).

Philippians 1
v. 1} In this very important letter which was written in the early 60’s A.D., the Apostle Paul was
writing to Christians who were spreading (sharing) the new Gospel. Paul was unable to freely
preach at that time, being under arrest and imprisoned for the second time by the Roman
government. What should every true Christian (even a great leader/teacher like Paul) mainly be?
a ____________ of __________ _____________. The name “Paul” from the Latin language
means “little” and the name “Timothy” from the Greek language means “he who honors God”.
The word “saint” means “set apart one”. What does it mean to be the type of person the first
answer indicates?
v. 2} The Greek word for “grace” means “kindness that is beyond expectation and therefore
commendable”. The word “peace” in classical Greek means “to bind together”. What do grace
and peace mean to you?
How do you get this “grace” and “peace”?
vs. 3-5} Like Paul, a true Christian should be __________ ful for and ____________ ful with _____
for Christian friends far away. The Greek word for “fellowship” here means “a joint-
participation” or “in partnership with”. Do you have such fellowship with prisoners and/or
missionaries and/or church leaders? What can you do today for a Christian friend who is far
away from you?
v. 6} What is the most important fact in this verse? ______ ______ ____________ begins a
_______ ________ in each true _____________. How does Hebrews 12:1-2 relate to this
verse? ________ ________ is the __________ and ______________ of his or her faith.
Like Paul, Christians should have this hope for other Christians, not just for themselves. In other
words, we should be optimistic about others’ consecration to God rather than skeptical, unless
there is obvious evidence of sinful beliefs or activities.

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*** Answers for vs. 7-11 fill-in-the blank exercises:
approve fruits judgment praise
Christ (2) glory knowledge resurrection (2)
desire God love (2) righteousness
died grace offending sincere
excellent Jesus (2) our sins
v. 7} The Greek word for the KJV word “meet” means “right” or “just”. What do you think “the
defense and confirmation of the Gospel” means? Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 & 12-22 for the
meaning of “the Gospel”. Also read Ephesians 1:19-20 and 2:1-5 & 7 for the meaning of
“confirmation of the Gospel”. A Christian should be an example of God’s exceeding riches of
_________ and _________________ power which confirms the Gospel. The most important
part to defend of the true Christian Gospel is the _________________ of _________
_________ after He ________ for ______ ________.
vs. 8-11} The word “bowels” in the KJV indicates “tender affections”. How do these verses relate to 1
John 3:14-18? A true Christian should always sincerely and unconditionally ________
anyone who seems to be Christian. This is agapè affection from God, not man-produced or
“pumped-up”. Like Paul, a believer should ___________ other Christians to mature or
grow in _________ for Biblical _______________ (experiential) and ______________
(sensitive moral perception or discernment) so that they can ___________ things that are
_____________, be ___________ without ______________ others, and full with
_________ (good results or blessings) due to or from __________________ by ________
_________ for the ________ and __________ of _______.

*** Answers for vs. 12-20 fill-in-the blank exercises:

a fear (3) no (# ?) salvation
ashamed God not sound
believes Gospel of (3) spirit
Christ love (3) perfect yes (# ?)
everyone mind power (2)
vs. 12-14} The Apostle Paul was a prisoner to be executed in Rome because of his Christian teaching.
So far in this letter, does he seem like he is depressed or has self-pity? ______ Does he
sound like a failure? ______
The KJV phrase “waxing confident” means “persuaded”. Why would Paul’s attitude as a
prisoner help Christians have more boldness in speaking God’s Word?
Preaching and witnessing Scripturally requires God’s love and faithful courage.
Read 1 John 4:18.
There is _____ ______ in God’s ________, but His ___________ ________ gets rid of
________!
2 Timothy 1:7 says that God does not give true Christians the “, but _________ ____
_______”, but “____ __________”, “____ _______”, and ____ __ ________
_______”!!!
vs. 15-17} The word “of” in these verse means “from” or “because of”. Explain these verses, either
with statements or examples.
vs. 18-20} The KJV phrase “What then?” can be “What is my feeling based on?” The word “this”
refers to the increased preaching about Jesus Christ. In this context, the Greek word for
“salvation” is also translated “deliverance” and implies “an experience of well-being”.
Paul wrote in Romans 1:16, “For I am _____ ______________ of the _________ of
_________, for it is the ________ of ______ unto _______________ to
______________ who ___________…” Can you say the same? ______
v. 21} How can you relate to “for to me to live is Christ” and Galatians 2:20?
Paul was keeping busy writing while waiting to be taken to the executioner’s block for the
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 decapitation of his head. How does the word phrase “to die is gain” and 1 Corinthians 15:56 &
57 relate to not having fear of physical death?
Why is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ victory over the death penalty of sin?
Romans 5:12-21 and Ephesians 1:19-2:7 can help you in answering this important question.
How does Philippians 4:11-13 relate to this verse (Philippians 1:21)?
v. 22} “Yet what I shall choose I wot not” means that Paul did not know which to choose, life or death.
He was held together by the two destinies so that he could not incline either way. Has God’s
love and salvation taken the fear of death from you? _______
v. 23} Why do you think that Paul saw good in dying physically? (Revelation 21:10-22:5 may help you
to answer this question because God had given Paul a vision of Heaven.)

*** Answers for vs. 24-30 fill-in-the blank exercises:

abundant Jesus of spirit
adversaries joy on stand
believe life one (2) suffer
Christ (3) manner peacemaking terrified
faith (2) meekness Philippian the
fast mercy progress together
for mind purity yearned
God more rejoicing yes (?)
Gospel (2) needed righteousness
Him no (?) salvation
vs. 24-26} Why do you think Paul saw good in being kept alive even as a Roman government
prisoner for execution?
a.) The Philippian Christians still ___________ his example and teaching.
b.) Paul wanted to encourage their progress more in their _______ of __________.
c.) So that ________________ in ________ _________ would be _______
_______________.
d.) Paul ___________ to see the ________________ Christians again.
v. 27} The KJV word “conversation” was from the Greek word meaning “one’s manner of life or
behavior seen as a duty to a body or group of which one is a member and to the leader of that
group to whom he or she is responsible”. The KJV word “Becometh” really meant “having the
weight of or similar value of something else, being worth as much”. In other words, Paul was
saying that true Christians should see to it that their _________ ____ ________ is as valuable
or proper as ______ _________ ____ __________.
How can your life be as valuable or as proper as the Gospel?
Paul answers the previous question in two parts, the first part in this verse (Philippians 1:27)--
Christians should _________ ______ in _____ ________ with _____ _______ striving
____________ for the _________ of the __________.
How can believers in a local church, a prayer group, or a home ministry group do this? Give
some specific activity examples.
How does Matthew 5:5-9 relate to this valuable unity? In order to live this type of life,
__________, diligence for _________________, giving of much ________, __________ in
thoughts and desires, and ___________________.
How can you help your local church or a Christian friend increase in Christian unity in using
the precious time God gives to us for proper efforts which the Apostle Paul would appreciate?
v. 28} True Christians also should stand fast (stay firm without compromising their faith) in not being
_____________ of their ________________.
Have you had a situation where someone (even a loved one) was very antagonistic against your
spiritual ideas or righteous living? ______ If so, please describe how you stood fast or
compromised.
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 Go back to read your answers for Philippians 1:12-14 before going on.
Christians’ refusal to be terrified or frightened when being tortured by people against the
Gospel presented clear evidence for the truth of the ________________ of ______.
There is the Foxe’s Book of Martyrs about the killing of Christians in Europe and there are many
Christian persecution testimonies in Communist countries.
vs. 29 & 30} What are the two main responsibilities of a true Christian? In substitution for
_________, he or she should ____________ ____ ______ (Proverbs 3:5 & 6 type) and
to be willing to __________ ______ His sake (not due to one’s mistakes or
foolishness). Now respond to Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:11-12.

Philippians 2
vs. 1 & 2} The word “if” is the translation of a Greek conditional particle which would be best
understood as “in view of the fact” or “since”. Therefore, this verse has four factual
conditions. The word “consolation” means “exhortation”, “admonition”. Look at 1 John
2:5-6 for the meaning of “in Christ”: “But whosoever _________ His Word, in him truly
is the love of God being _________________; by this we __________ that we are _____
Him. Anyone who says that he lives ______ Him should also walk _______ ____ _____
walked.” (Pronouns for Jesus Christ should be capitalized to indicate deity.)
How does an individual live as Christ lived in human form on Earth?
Now explain how “living in Christ” should have exhorted or influenced the Philippian
Christians to want the unity described in Philippians 2:2.
How can comfort in God’s love encourage Philippians 2:2 type of church unity?
How can fellowship with the Holy Spirit encourage Philippians 2:2 church unity?
(Romans 8:1-4 & 14-17 may help you answer this question.)
How can “tenderheartedness” (remember the teaching for Philippians 1:8 about the
meaning of “bowels”) and “compassionate yearnings and actions” (mercies) encourage
church unity?
How could living as Christ, being comforted by God’s wonderful love, heeding to Holy
Spirit guidance, and being tenderhearted help you maintain and increase unity with your
spouse, a relative, or a true friend?
How can you be like-minded with, have the same love, and have heart agreement with
that special person?
How could improving the relationship with this special person in your life bring much joy
to a person like the Apostle Paul or your pastor or another close friend?
How could improving personal relationships in our churches bring good changes in our
communities?
v. 3} Now Paul begins to tell the practical ways to get the church unity described in the previous
verse. But first he reminds us about negative behavior of human nature. What are two ways in
which things are not to be done? in __________ and _______________
What does this mean in your words?
How can you lessen strife in your family, in school or at work, and in church?
How can you avoid vain glory in your mind and in relating to others?
How have you esteemed others recently?
v. 4} The word “look” is from a Greek word meaning “to fix the attention upon with desire for and
interest in”. “Things” means “activities and interests”. Now what does this verse suggest you do
in your daily living? Give some detailed examples from recent past experiences.
v. 5} The word “let” means “permit” in this context. What do you think are interests and concerns in
the mind of Christ?
vs. 6-8} What are the two most important character traits Jesus exemplified on Earth in human
form? a.) ________________ and b.) _______________
How does your mind relate to those two qualities?
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 How can you be a similar example as Jesus Christ in the places you go?
How could a Christian be “obedient to death”?
vs. 9-11} What does “the name of Jesus” mean to you?
How can one share with others the importance of the name of Jesus?
*** Answers for vs. 9-11 fill-in-the blank exercises:
all (2) for Lord resists
cares God may should (2)
Christ grace mighty subject
due humble (2) new submit
every humility older time
exalt Jesus proud upon
“_________ knee _________ bow... __________ tongue confess that ________
_________ is _______.”
What does “Lord” mean to you?
1 Peter 5:5-7 tells how faith in God's care and Christ-like humility go for future
exaltation of true Christians. “In like manner, you ________ Christians __________
yourselves unto the ________ Christians. Yes ______ of you be _________ one to
another and be clothed with ____________, for God _________ the ________ and gives
________ to the __________. __________ yourselves therefore, under the _________
hand of _______, that He ______ _________ you in ______ _________, casting
_______ your care (concerns, worries, or anxieties) ________ Him, for He _________
______ you.”
How does 1 Peter 5:5-7 relate to Philippians 2:9-11?
When would God exalt a person?
v. 12} Did you usually obey the proper rules and advice your parents had given you, even when they
or other adults were not around? _______ Paul apparently received good reports from
visitors about the righteous living of the Philippian Christians. Would someone else receive
such a report about you most of the time? _______
The Philippian Christians didn’t have Paul around watching them, yet they still served the Lord.
Since God is everywhere, how much more should we want to obey Him?
Where are His proper rules and advice found? _____ ______ ________
Find a hymnal and look at the words of the song “Trust and Obey”. It emphasizes that the
happiest way to live is to trust God and obey His Word. Scripture teaches that true
Christians should obey God’s commandments because of His great love for them.
Much controversy has been made about the last phrase of this verse (Philippians 2:12). The
Greek word from which: “work out” was translated from actually means “to carry out to the
goal, to carry to its ultimate conclusion”. An example of this is a student working on an
arithmetic problem. He or she carries the problem to its ultimate conclusion, the right answer.
Thus, Paul is exhorting Christians to carry their salvation to its ultimate conclusion, Christ-
likeness. The salvation referred to in this verse is sanctification, victory over (deliverance from
the control or influence of) sin and the living of a life pleasing to God. Because God is holy and
nothing that is not holy can be in fellowship with Him, a true Christian should have a proper
fear of God and keep in Jesus Christ by heeding to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. The word
phrase “fear and trembling” means “with wholesome caution, self distrust, humility, tender
conscience, and vigilance against temptation”. Read I Corinthians 10:12 & 13.
Now, write in your own words what “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”
means.
v. 13} In verse 12, the human responsibility for obedience to God’s Word was mentioned and in this
verse the diving enabling is mentioned. The Greek word from which “worketh” comes from
means “to energize, to work effectively”. “To will” means “to desire”. This desire should come
from one’s will and emotions, not from human logic. The Greek word from which “to do” has
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 a construction implying habit. A Christian should be habitually doing God’s will as he or she
learns more about it from the Bible.
This verse does not mean “let go and let God”; it means “take hold with God”. Imagine being
on a long, long roller coaster. You are in a cart on it going up and down, up and down, up and
down, to the “mountain top” (success) and “valley” (failure and tribulation) experiences (not
representing emotions) of life. In your cart, the safety guard bar is in front of you for you to hold
on to for “dear life” and in the seat next to you is Jesus Christ. He wants to help you by holding
the safety bar down with you, as well as holding you down and giving you peace for
overcoming and replacing any fears which come to mind. Is this a good illustration of your
life now? ______
What is God’s good pleasure?
v. 14} “Do ______ things ____________ murmurings and disputings.”
What are murmurings and disputings to you?
v. 15} The word “that” means “so, with the result of, with the purpose of”. What does the word
“blameless” mean to you?
The Greek word from which “harmless” means “unmixed”, “unadulterated” (not corrupted or
impure), and “guileless” (without deceit). The Greek word from which “sons” comes from
means “children or born ones”. “Without reproof” means “not being justly criticized for faults
and sins”. Now, what does verse fifteen mean to you?
v. 16} What is “the Word of life”?
The Greek word from which has been translated “holding forth” means “offering attention to”.
How can a Christian hold forth the Word of life?
The Greek word from which in verse sixteen is translated “rejoice” actually means “boast”. Give
an example of a proper boasting about someone else.
“The Day of Christ” means the time that true Christians individually meet their Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ face to face. “In vain” means for “no worth”. The word “labored” is from the
Greek word meaning “worked to the point of exhaustion”. How was Paul working for Christians
far away while he was a prisoner?
How would his disciples live so that Paul’s writing would not be in vain?
Like Paul, how could you help others you are concerned for?
vs. 17 & 18} Paul indicates his soon to be martyrdom, being killed for his Christian faith. He uses the
words “joy and rejoice” twice in consecutive verses. That means he believes such an
attitude is very important, even in times of impending tragedy. Could you have joy and
rejoice in such a situation? Why or why not?
Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!” [Things
could always be worse.]
v. 19} Why do you think that Paul used the phrase “I trust in the Lord Jesus” before he stated his
hope of sending Timothy to Philippi?
Paul thought of Jesus Christ when he had the desire to send Timothy to Philippi. He did not just
have a selfish desire for more news about the Philippian Christians. Do you just do things on
impulse or just because you feel like it, or do you think of God or Jesus Christ immediately
when the thought of an action comes to mind?
Briefly describe a recent hope you had which was not a selfish one and relied on your faith in
the Lord.
It is hard for us to imagine how it was to live in the days of Paul. There was no postal service,
telephones, telegram service, radio, television, newspapers, or other communication means. So
the main way of communicating was to send a letter and a messenger for a written and verbal
report about what was happening in a city or church far away.
What kind of news about the Philippian Christians was Paul hoping for?
What kind of news do you like to receive about other people?
What kind of news do you usually give about yourself and others, even when you are just
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 conversing at church?
v. 20} The compound word “like-minded” comes from two Greek words which together mean
“having a equal or similar soul”. In other words, Paul felt that no other person had as many of
his feelings, beliefs, and concerns as Timothy did. The Greek word from which “naturally”
comes from means “genuinely, faithfully, and sincerely”· Do you look for dependable friends
like Timothy? ______
How can you be like Timothy to your pastor, spouse, a relative, or a friend?
v. 21} What is Paul saying about human nature in this verse?

*** Answers for vs. 22-30 fill-in-the blank exercises:

associate giving messenger preference
brother gladness mind rejoice
Christian Gospel more reputation
Christians grace nigh same
companion helper no soberly
death high not (3) soldier
every highly opinion son
everyone humble other think (3)
faith kindly ought unto
freedom love Philippi yes
vs. 22 & 23} How did Paul feel about Timothy? He had a good ___________________. He was a
good __________ as a ______ to a father and a _______________ servant for the
promoting the __________. Are you or could you be a “Timothy-like helper” for your
pastor or his wife? ______
v. 24} Paul was still hoping to obtain his ______________ so that he could visit ____________
again· He cared more for _________ _______________ than he did for himself. Verse twenty
says that Timothy had the same compassion. Would you like to? ______ In what ways?
vs. 25-30} The name “Epaphroditus” means “charming”. What are the four words Paul used to describe
this true Christian?
a.) ___________________ b.) ___________________
c.) ___________________ d.) ___________________
In the first descriptive word, the great Apostle Paul actually puts himself on a common level
with this humble brother in Christ who was the Philippian Church’s messenger to him in
prison. Paul wrote in Romans 12:3, l0, & 16-- “For I say, through the _________ given to
me, to_________ individual who is among you, _______ to ________ of himself or
herself ________ ___________ than he or she __________ to __________ ; but to
_________ _____________, as God has dealt to _______________ a measure of
__________. Be ____________ affectioned to one another with sibling _______ , in
honor _________ _______________ to one another…. Be of the _______ _______
toward one another. Do ______ set your mind on ________ things, but
________________ with the ____________. Do _______ be wise in your own
____________.”
What words indicate that Epaphroditus was a hard worker in Christian ministry? (The
phrase is in two of the verses.) He was “________ _______ _________”.
Paul had great appreciation and compassion for him as well as for the Philippian
Christians. He wanted the Philippian Christians to ____________ and to receive
Epaphroditus back with _____________.
The Greek word which is translated “reputation” means “to hold one dear or in honor, to
value highly, to prize, to deem precious”. Have you ever received anyone in church or
back into you home thinking in the just mentioned ways? ______
Conclusions: What was the theme or Paul’s main purpose for writing this chapter of his letter to the
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Philippians 3
*** Answers for vs. 1-3 fill-in-the blank exercises:
(Not all of these words will be used.)
flesh Lord putting themselves
Gospel no rejoice true
hands off sins trust-believing
humble others Spirit without
in prideful the yes
v. 1} The Greek words translated by the word “finally” literally means “as for the rest”. Paul switches
the direction of the letter to warn about the Judaizers-- Jewish Christians still wanting to live the
Old Testament rules instead of heeding to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have many similar
such people today in most churches, those who emphasize church rules following and obey God.
What advice does Paul first give to the Philippian Christians? “____________ ______ ______
_________!” How would this go against false religious teaching which encourages boasting
about successful religious accomplishments to Old Testament and man-made rules? Christians
would not want to rejoice about _______________ and not or __________. They would also
be __________ and not _____________ because of God’s desires.
In the rest of this verse, Paul indicates that he doesn’t mind warning the Philippian Christians for
their welfare and safety from false “Christian” teaching. Have you ever had an experience in
which you were glad to take time to warn a close relative or friend by writing a long spiritual
letter? _______
v. 2} The word “beware” is from a Greek word meaning “constantly” observing with a view to
avoiding”. In Paul’s time, the word “dog” was used to label a reckless man or a shameless
woman. We know that Paul was calling the false-teaching Judaizers “dogs” and “evil workers”
because the later mention of circumcision that was a minimum requirement of the Judaizers for
the Gentile Christians. The word “concision” literally means “a cutting off”. Circumcision
requires a cutting of the flesh for males and was an Old Testament requirement in relation to the
Abrahamic Covenant. It was the Jewish way of acknowledging believing in God just as water
baptism is the Christian way to acknowledge what the New Testament teaches for having a right
relationship with God. Read Galatians 6:12-13. Some religious leaders today try to demand
others to speak, give, or behave in certain ways in order to prove their listeners are “Christian”.
In view of Paul’s strong language against the Judaizers and their false religious emphasis, what
do you think might be a reason for there being so many religious false “Christian” preachers,
especially on television and radio?
v. 3} The word “circumcision” literally means to cut around. Colossians 2:11 states that true Christians
are circumcised with the circumcision made ____________ _________ (not by any doctor) in
Jesus Christ. This circumcision of the spiritual heart is done with the ____________ _____
of the _________ of the ___________ when accepting and the ___________________ the
________ __________. What three ways does Paul give for not being influenced by Judaizer-
type religious rule-keepers or legalists?
a.) We should ………………………………………………………………………………….
b.) We should ………………………………………………………………………………….
c.) We should ………………………………………………………………………………….
In what ways can you do each of Paul’s suggestions?
vs. 4-6} How would you explain Paul’s testimony about his religious life before he accepted Jesus
Christ as the Messiah?
vs. 7-12} How would you explain Paul’s testimony after his conversion from religious-law-living to
Christianity?
v. 8} What should be the top learning priority of every Christian? learning about and of _________
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 __________ How can you do this?
v. 9} How does an individual “win Christ” and “be found in Him”?
How did Paul or how does anyone stop living his or her own righteousness self-effort?
v. 10} How can one know the power of Christ’s resurrection? Ephesians 2:1-7 will help you answer
this question as well as the four following questions.
From what is a true Christian resurrected or raised above?
How should a Christian suffer as Christ Jesus did and does now (two different forms of
suffering, mental and physical)?
What did Jesus die for? See Isaiah 53:4-6 also.
vs. 7 & 12a} Galatians 6:14-- “But God forbid that I should _________ except in the Cross of our
_________ _________ __________, ______ Whom the _________ is
________________ unto _______, and _____ unto the _________.
See also 1 John 2:15-17.
What do verses 7 & 12 of Philippians 3, Galatians 6:14, and 1 John 2:15-17 personally
mean to you?
vs. 8, 9, & 12b} How can you follow after Jesus Christ without being humanistic or legalistic?
v. 13} What do you think Apostle Paul didn’t fully understand in verses nine through twelve?
(Ephesians 1:17-2:7 may help you to answer this question.)
Do you have the same or similar thoughts?
What memories do you think you should forget or not think about again?
How can you reach forth to possibilities of the future?
v. 14} The word “press” means “pursue”. “Toward” come from the Greek preposition meaning
“down” and has the idea of “bearing down upon”. “Mark” means “a target or goal”· What do
you think is “the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”?
Now rewrite the verse in your own words as if you are writing someone else about your
commitment:
vs. 15 & 16} Again Paul writes an exhortation for proper Christian unity. The word “perfect” in
this context does not mean to accomplish sinless perfection, but it implies having a
relative, high level of spiritual maturity where there is room for development and
growth. Paul is telling the spiritually mature Philippian Christians to “be thus minded”.
What do you think “be thus minded” refers to? (Remember your previous answers for
verses thirteen and fourteen.)
Paul goes on to indicate how spiritually mature Christians should react to new or wrong-
thinking Christians. He teaches that it should be God only Who ___________ who is
otherwise minded (not spiritually mature). Especially in churches that emphasize Bible
believing, much disunity and anger has occurred because the “spiritually mature”
Christians reacted too quickly and strongly (judgmentally) to words that were said to
them by new or confused Christians. In James 1:19, there is a good word of advice--
“Wherefore, my beloved to brethren, let every man be __________ to _______,
_______ to ________, ________ to ________.”
Paul is thinking of the reported Philippian Christians’ spiritual progress when he writes
“whereto we have already attained”. The verb “walk” means “to direct one’s life”. What
do you think Paul means by “let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing”?
v. 17} How can you be a proper follower of a Christian teacher and leader like Paul?
The word “mark” is from the Greek verb that means “to fix the attention upon with a desire for
or interest in; to observe intently”. What kind of Christians do you think Paul is telling us to
pay attention to?
What of them are we supposed to observe intently?
How can you tell if you are following a good example?
vs. 18 & 19} How can an individual be an enemy of the Cross of Christ?
What is the end of such a person if he or she doesn’t confess wrong and repent before
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 physical death?
How can an individual make his or her belly a god?
How can one’s glory be in his or her shame?
In what ways do you mind (or pay attention to) the things of this world?
The last phrase of this verse, “who mind Earthly things”, is the “seed” (or beginning) from
which people (even professing “Christians”) become “enemies of the cross of Christ”
“whose glory is in their shame”, “whose god is their belly”, and “whose end is
destruction”.
How can you not let your remaining interests in worldly things influence you to become
such a person? Or, how can you change your life from minding the secular world?
v. 20} The word “conversation” is from the Greek word which means “commonwealth or place of
citizenship”. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:4-6, “But God, Who is _________ in _________, for
His ___________ ________ wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in _________,
has _________________ us together with ___________ (by _________ you are
________), and has __________ us up together, and __________ us sit together in
Heavenly places in _________ ________.” Notice that all of the emphasized verbs in the just
quoted passage are past tense. What should this mean to Christians and why should they be
looking for Jesus Christ?
v. 21} The word “vile” means “of small worth”, “morally base”, and “wicked”. The word “subdue”
means “to conquer or bring into subjection (or under authority of another)”. What are the
promises listed that Jesus Christ will do for those who know Him as Lord and Savior?
Can you imagine how these glorious changes will take place?

Philippians 4
*** Answers for vs. 1-8 fill-in-the blank exercises:
anxious no
any of good report
anything (or nothing) opinion
ask other
become overcome
beloved passes
Christians peace
differences praiseworthy
eternal prayer
every pure
everywhere rejoice
fast restore
for salvation
God same
heart stand
help supplication
honest thanksgiving
in the
Jesus Christ truth
just understanding
keep virtuous
life worse
longed yes
Lord
lovely
mind
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v. 1} How does Paul think of the Philippi Christians?
a.) _____________ b.) ___________ ________
What should a Christian be encouraged to do? c.) ___________ _________ in the ________
What does that mean?
vs. 2 & 3} Euodias and Syntyche were apparently good examples of hard-working church workers,
but they weren’t getting along with each other. The word “beseech” means “exhort or beg”.
“entreat” means “request”. Clement was apparently one of many humble servants of Jesus
Christ in Philippi. What do these verses encourage church members to do?
a.) ____________ petty ___________________ of _______________ and “_______ of
the ___________ _________”.
b.) _______ _________ _______________, especially in _______________ settling
Galatians 6:1 says that if any person is overtaken in any sin, a true Christian should
__________ him or her in a spirit of __________________, but being careful not to be
___________ to sin likewise.
What sin were Euodias and Syntyche committing? (1 John 3:14 & 4:11 will help you answer
this question.)
How could you be encouraged to do likewise by either of them?
How would you help or counsel those two dedicated ladies?
How would you help church workers/Gospel promoters like Clement?
What is “the Book of Life”? (Revelation 21:27 & 13:5-8 will help you answer this question.)
*** Refer to the answer words on the previous page for the following fill-in-the-blank exercises·
v. 4} What should a Christian always be able to do? Why?
a.) _____________ ______ _______ ________! (God would not command anything of His
children which they could not do without the Godhead’s help.)
b.) An individual could think, “The situation could be _________.” or “It’s great to have
______________ and ____________ ________ because of believing on Jesus Christ and
the Gospel!”
v. 5} “Moderation” is from the Greek word meaning “being satisfied with less than one’s due, sweet
reasonableness, forbearance”. How can an individual obey this verse?
Why should you be kind to everyone you meet? God is _______________. [an attribute
mentioned earlier]
v. 6} What should you do and not do? a.) In ___________ thing, I should ________ ________ in
___________ and _________________ (for others’ personal needs) with ________________.
b.) I should not be ___________ (KJV-- “careful”) about _______________.
v. 7} What will God do if you obey verse 6?
a.) He will give me His __________ which ________ all _____________________.
b.) He will ________ (guard) my _________ and my ________ through ________
_________. Give an example.
v. 8} What eight types (or kinds) of things did Paul urge the Philippian Christian to think about?
a.) _________ b.) _________ c.) ________ d.) ________ e.) ____________
f.) ______ _________ ___________ g.) ____________ h.) __________________
Give some examples of how you might apply this.
v. 9} What is being suggested that the Philippian Christians do with Biblical teaching and examples?
v. 10) What could we be doing for our Bible teachers? Give some way that you have or can do this.

*** Answers for vs. 11-22 fill-in-the blank exercises:

adapt encourage needs
all every pray
appreciative glory praying
Christ greet satisfied
Christian help strength
Christians Jesus to
contentment learn worrying
vs. 11 & 12} What kind of attitude did Paul have in any situation he was in?
one of ________________ How should you react to anything which happens to you?
to _________ to __________ ______ the situation
The words “to be abased” come from the Greek word which means “to make low, to
humble, to humiliate”. “To abound” means “to overflow”.
v. 13} How can a Christian do all of his or her predestined (preplanned) good works (Ephesians
2:10)? with the _________ and ____________ of _________ _________
Philippians 4:10-13 indicates that Paul was exhorting the Philippian Christians to not waste time
____________ about him.
v. 14} The word “communicate” is from the Greek word which means “to make one’s self a fellow
partaker in common with”. How do you think the Philippian Christians were sharing in
Apostle Paul’s distress? They were probably _____________ a lot for him and for
Epaphroditus. What should we do for our Christian leaders who are facing great pressures?
________ for them and _______________ them as the Holy Spirit urges us.
vs. 15-18} As a Christian, how should you react to and use financial gifts?
a.) Be truly (not superficially) __________________ and ______________ with them.
b.) Use them only for _________
v. 19} What will God satisfy for a true Christian? _______ of his or her ________
v. 20} What should God always get? _________ How can you give Him that?
v. 21 & 22} What did Paul exhort each Philippian Christian to desire to do? ________ with respect
________ _______________ he or she meets and think about other ______________
who are not present. How can you be an example of this attitude?
v. 23} What is with every true Christian? the _________ _____ _________ _________
Give an example.

Please copy a verse from Philippians 4 which includes a goal or goals for you.

To conclude this study, reread Philippians to find a key word and main idea for each chapter.
Philippians 1: ______________
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Philippians 2: ______________
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_Philippians 3: ______________
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_Philippians 4: ______________
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What is the most often used verb in Philippians (found at least once in each of the chapters)?
__________ I hope that you will do this in the Lord for what you learned about God’s wants from this
course.
Write an essay about what you have learned in this study of Philippians.