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2009-08-15 10:59:36

Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage. My other arcs give the detail. I don't think the BL in this large arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it. I like the idea that the realization, the sheer fact of the nearness of Jesus becomes the ground for the 6 exhortations found in these final verses (5 before, 5 after). It's almost poetic. The reason I'm not sure it is accurate is because I think in this large section 3:1-4:23, (even though there are 5 exhortations before the statement (the Lord is near) and 5 after) it seems too much of a stretch to think that Paul wrote this in a way that would make the nearness of God the central ground for the entire passage. So I doubt myself not because of the structure, or fit, but because I can't imagine it was Paul's intent for it to be read that way. Though, again, I think that is a beautiful thought. It ties together the exhortations around the reality of the nearness of Jesus in all we do.

10000000011222 11222 Notes 2009-08-15 10:12:58 2009-08-15 10:59:36 Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage. My other arcs give the detail. I don't think the BL in this large arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it. I like the idea that the realization, the sheer fact of the nearness of Jesus becomes the ground for the 6 exhortations found in these final verses (5 before, 5 after). It's almost poetic. The reason I'm not sure it is accurate is because I think in this large section 3:1-4:23, (even though there are 5 exhortations before the statement (the Lord is near) and 5 after) it seems too much of a stretch to think that Paul wrote this in a way that would make the nearness of God the central ground for the entire passage. So I doubt myself not because of the structure, or fit, but because I can't imagine it was Paul's intent for it to be read that way. Though, again, I think that is a beautiful thought. It ties together the exhortations around the reality of the nearness of Jesus in all we do. notes

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Philippians

Philippians 3:1-4:15

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Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision;

for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,

although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

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Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.

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Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.

For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things.

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.

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Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

Let your gentle spirit be known to all men.

The Lord is near.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

(Now) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone;

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10000000011222 11222 Arc 2009-08-15 10:12:58 2009-08-15 10:59:36 editing Philippians 3 1 4 15 Philippians 3:1-4:15 50 NT nasb i240274 i240252 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. i240275 i240276 i240277 i240278 i240253 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; i240279 i240280 i240254 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, i240281 i240255 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. i240256 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. situationresponse 2 concessive 2 1 i240282 i240257 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. i240258 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. series ideaexplanation 1 ground 1 i240259 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. inference 2 i240283 i240260 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. i240284 i240261 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. i240262 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. negativepositive 2 i240263 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. bilateral 1 i240264 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. i240265 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! i240266 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. i240267 The Lord is near. i240285 i240286 i240268 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. i240269 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. actionresult 2 i240270 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. i240287 i240288 i240271 (Now) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. i240272 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. concessive 2 1 i240273 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; concessive 2 1 bilateral 1 ideaexplanation 1 1 1 1 nasb 25 a 50 discourse