Answer: confidence
In Philippians 1:12-14, Paul praises the Christians, saying that because of his imprisonment they had gained confidence and were becoming more bold in proclaiming the Good News.
From Quiz: Paul's Letter to the Philippians
Answer: Epaphroditus
Epaphroditus had been sent by the church at Philippi with a donation to help minister to Paul's needs. While there he fell ill and almost died. Paul was now sending him back to Philippi and commending him for his service. "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me" (Philippians 2:29-30).
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Philippians
Answer: to gain
It says in Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Paul says this because he knows dying will cause him to end up in Heaven with Christ, and be free of pain and sorrow.
From Quiz: Philippians
Answer: To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi
"Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 1 v. 1-2)
The word "saint", as Paul uses it, does not have the same meaning as its modern counterpart. It has roots in the Greek word that means "holy" and is used of those things that belong to God or that God chooses to use. Thus, Paul uses it of all Christians on the grounds that they belong to God.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Philippians
Answer: cross
According to the Bible, Jesus was innocent, yet sentenced to death. It is believed by many that crucifixion is the worst possible way to die, this is why Paul says "even" when he refers to dying on the cross. He is saying, not only did Jesus willingly die, but he willingly died in the worse possible manner.
From Quiz: Well-Known Verses from the Book of Philippians
Answer: suffer
Suffering just for the sake of suffering was not what Paul was teaching; instead he argued that if the Philippians were being persecuted or suffering because of their faith, they were to consider it a blessing. Jesus taught, "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you" (Matthew 5:11-12).
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Philippians
Answer: death
It says in Philippians 2:8, "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
The dictionary defines obedience as "the act or practice of obeying; dutiful or submissive compliance" (from Dictionary.com, definition 2)
Therefore, Christ submitted to death, that is, He was willing to die on the cross.
From Quiz: Philippians
Answer: The Philippians being like-minded
"If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose." (Philippians 2 v. 1-2)
Paul does not point to any significant problem within the Philippian church that leads him to make this request. His comments may be in contrast to chapter 1 where he speaks of those who "preach Christ out of envy and rivalry" (Philippians 1 v. 15). They may also look forward to the following chapter and making a united stand against those who advocate circumcision (Philippians 3 v. 2-4) or to the squabbling between Euodia and Syntyche, two women who belong to the Philippian church (Philippians 4 v. 2).
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Philippians
Answer: always
Phil. 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
From Quiz: Philippians - Part 2
Answer: better than themselves
Phil. 2:3 - "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
From Quiz: Philippians - Part 1
