Philippians /Gerald F. Hawthorne.
- Waco, Texas : Word Books, (c)1983.
- lii, 232 pages ; 24 cm.
- Word biblical commentary ; v. 43 .
Introduction to Phillipians: -- Authorship -- The integrity of Phillipains -- The recipient and their city -- Place and date of writing -- Paul's opponents and the false teachers at Philippi -- Paul's purposes for writing Philippians -- Outline of Philippians -- Aspects of the Christology of Philippians -- The text -- Introductory section: -- Salutation -- Thanksgiving and prayer -- News and instructions: -- News about Paul -- Instructions for the church -- To stability in the faith -- To harmony and humility -- Christ, the supreme example of humility and unselfishness -- To obedience -- News about Timothy and Epaphroditus -- Warning against false teachings with Paul's experience and life as a model to follow: -- Warning against circumcision and pride in human achievements -- Paul's life, past and present: an answer to Judaism -- Warning against perfection now -- Paul's life: a model to imitate -- Warning against imitating other teachers -- Paul's life: hope in the future and unseen.