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The Fellowship of the Gospel PREACHING THE WORD PHILIPPIANS Recommendations for the Series “The single best resource for faithful biblical exposition available today. A great boon for genuine reformation!” —Timothy George Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University PHILIPPIANS About the Author “For this outstanding series of expository commentaries, Kent Hughes has The four chapters of Philippians contain assembled a team of unusually gifted scholar-preachers. The series will be some of the most-quoted and beloved passages R. Kent Hughes, retired senior pastor widely used and much sought after.” in Scripture: “For me to live is Christ, and to die —Eric J. Alexander is gain,” “Rejoice in the Lord always,” “Do not of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, Retired Senior Minister, St. George’s-Tron Parish Church, PHILIPPIANS be anxious about anything,” “I have learned in earned his DMin from Trinity Evangelical Glasgow, Scotland whatever situation I am to be content.” Yet in • Divinity School. He has authored numerous Hughes “The Preaching the Word commentary series is one of my favorites. The focus upon THE our familiarity with the Apostle Paul’s words books for Crossway, including seventeen explaining a text with preaching it as the goal makes the series resonate with the to his favorite church, we must be careful not volumes in the popular Preaching the Word priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to- to miss the deeper themes, says commentator preacher meat for God’s people.” R. Kent Hughes. Themes such as the robust series. He is also the series editor. FELLOWSHIP —Bryan Chapell fellowship and unity that Paul shared with the President, Covenant Theological Seminary Christians at Philippi based on their mutual commitment to the gospel. “I’m delighted to endorse the philosophy behind the series edited by my friend Kent OF THE Theirs was a partnership we rarely see Hughes. Here sounds out the voice not of the scholar in the study but of the scholar today—between people who were bound in the pulpit. The authors are all able teachers who regularly expound God’s living Word to his people. May this rich material give us ‘patterns of preaching’ that will together in the great cause of unfurling the GOSPEL gospel flag in cities, countries, and other not only feed the flock, but, by God’s grace, change the church.” —R. C. Lucas cultures—undergirded by Paul’s central call Retired Rector, St. Helen’s Church, Bishopsgate, London, England to let their “manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” It was a joyous cause, a About the Series unity, a manner of life that should be ours as well. Philippians is part of a Bible commentary series entitled Preaching the Word. The series is noted for its unqualified commitment to biblical authority, clear The characteristics of such true Christian exposition of Scripture, readability, and practical application. Pastor R. Kent Hughes conduct and spirit are detailed throughout is the general editor for the series, which will eventually encompass every book of R. Kent this epistle and this commentary, with every the Bible. It is an ideal resource for pastors and teachers, as well as for personal aspect ultimately centering in Christ. Hughes’s Bible study. faithful exposition and application will reveal BIBLICAL STUDIES / COMMENTARY Hughes how much Philippians is about Christ and about people in Christ Jesus, as well as about people who are in the joyful fellowship of the gospel together because they are in Christ. Philippians PTW cov.indd 1 10/11/07 3:08:41 PM PHILIPPIANS Books in the PREACHING THE WORD Series: GENESIS Beginning and Blessing EXODUS Saved for God’s Glory by Philip Graham Ryken NUMBERS God’s Presence in the Wilderness by Iain M. Duguid ISAIAH God Saves Sinners by Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr. JEREMIAH AND LAMENTATIONS From Sorrow to Hope by Philip Graham Ryken DANIEL The Triumph of God’s Kingdom by Rodney D. Stortz MARK, 2 VOLS Jesus, Servant and Savior LUKE, 2 VOLS That You May Know the Truth JOHN That You May Believe ACTS The Church Afire ROMANS Righteousness from Heaven 2 CORINTHIANS Power in Weakness EPHESIANS The Mystery of the Body of Christ COLOSSIANS AND PHILEMON The Supremacy of Christ 1 & 2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS To Guard the Deposit by R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell HEBREWS, 2 VOLS An Anchor for the Soul JAMES Faith That Works THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT The Message of the Kingdom Unless otherwise indicated, all volumes are by R. Kent Hughes PREACHING THE WORD PHILIPPIANS The Fellowship of the Gospel R. Kent Hughes R. Kent Hughes, General Editor CROSSWAY BOOKS WHEATON, ILLINOIS Philippians Copyright © 2007 by R. Kent Hughes Published by Crossway Books a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers 1300 Crescent Street Wheaton, Illinois 60187 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided by USA copyright law. Cover banner by Marge Gieser Art Direction: Josh Dennis First printing, 2007 Printed in the United States of America Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible: English Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scriptures indicated as from the NIV are taken from The Holy Bible: New International Version®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. The “NIV” and “New International Version” trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by International Bible Society. Use of either trademark requires the permission of International Bible Society. Scripture quotations indicated as from the KJV are from the The Holy Bible: The King James Version. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hughes, R. Kent Philippians : the fellowship of the Gospel / R. Kent Hughes. p. cm. — (Preaching the word) Includes bibliographical references and indexe. ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-954-2 (hc) 1. Bible. N.T. Philippians—Commentaries. I. Title. II. Series. BS2705.53.H84 2007 227'.607—dc22 2007020763 TS 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For Barbara, my best friend and lifelong comrade in the Fellowship of the Gospel Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. PHILIPPIANS 1:1, 2 Table of Contents Acknowledgments 9 A Word to Those Who Preach the Word 11 1 A Particular Joy 15 (PHILIPPIANS 1:1, 2) 2 Paul’s Joyous Thanksgiving 23 (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6) 3 Paul’s Joyful Affection 31 (PHILIPPIANS 1:7, 8) 4 Paul’s Prayer 39 (PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11) 5 The Gospel First! 47 (PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18a) 6 Paul’s Joyous Confidence 55 (PHILIPPIANS 1:18b-26) 7 Worthy Citizens 65 (PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30) 8 Living Worthily in the Church 73 (PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4) 9 The Self-Humiliation of Christ 81 (PHILIPPIANS 2:5-8) 10 Christ’s Super-Exaltation 89 (PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11) 11 On Common Salvation 97 (PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18) 12 Timothy: One Who Seeks Others’ Interests 105 (PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24) 13 A Man to Honor 113 (PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30) 14 Rejoicing and Warning 121 (PHILIPPIANS 3:1-3) 15 From Reveling to Revulsion 129 (PHILIPPIANS 3:4-9) 16 Paul’s Desire to Know Christ Fully 137 (PHILIPPIANS 3:10, 11) 17 One Thing I Do 145 (PHILIPPIANS 3:12-16) 18 Stand Firm 155 (PHILIPPIANS 3:17 – 4:1) 19 Garrisoned by Peace 163 (PHILIPPIANS 4:2-7) 20 Good Thoughts 173 (PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9) 21 Content in Christ 181 (PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13) 22 Assurances for the Generous 189 (PHILIPPIANS 4:14-20) 23 A Fond Farewell 197 (PHILIPPIANS 4:21-23) Notes 207 Scripture Index 223 General Index 229 Index of Sermon Illustrations 235 About the Book Jacket 239 Acknowledgments This is my thirteenth contribution to the Preaching the Word commentary series. And over the years I have become increasingly aware of how much I owe to those who have supported my work. My talented administrative assis- tants have been, respectively, Mrs. Lillian Smith, Mrs. Sharon Fritz, and Mrs. Pauline Epps — all very competent and committed to improving the shape and substance of my work. Mr. Herbert Carlburg has had his hand in every volume, checking all references and correcting my grammar. And then, of course, I have had the deft and wise services of Crossway’s senior editor Ted Griffin, whose theological acumen has sharpened my expression of important truths. Lastly, any preacher knows that the congregation adds to or detracts from the pulpit ministry. And happily, in my case, the people of College Church have vastly contributed to this volume by their expectations, criti- cisms, suggestions, and prayers — for which I am so grateful. Now, in respect to this volume, special thanks to Pauline, Herb, Ted, and my wife, Barbara, for their singular contributions. A Word to Those Who Preach the Word There are times when I am preaching that I have especially sensed the pleasure of God. I usually become aware of it through the unnatural silence. The ever-present coughing ceases, and the pews stop creaking, bringing an almost physical quiet to the sanctuary — through which my words sail like arrows.
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