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Bible Study Lesson:

History of the Bible,

The New Testament

Text: Second Timothy, Chapter 3, Verse 16

There are 2 parts to the Holy Bible in the King James Version of the Bible; they are the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament has 39 Books in it, and the New Testament has 27 Books in it. There are a total of 66 Books in the Bible.

There are 14 other Books of Bible that were not included, which are called the Apocrypha, which means Hidden Books. These Books were originally in the King James Version of the Bible in 1611. These Books were between the Old and New Testament. It was decided by the Protestant Church to take out the Hidden Books, the Catholic Church has kept the Apocrypha within their Bible.

We have studied about the 10 Major Sections of the Old Testament. We are now looking at the New Testament. The New Testament is about Jesus and the Early Church. The first four books of the New Testament were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The majority of the Books of the New Testament were written by Apostle Paul. We studied the Book of Acts, the the Book of Romans, the Books of First and Second Corinthians, the Book of Galatians, the Book of Ephesians, and in this lesson, we are learning about the

Book of Philippians .

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The Book of Philippians was by Apostle Paul around 60 A.D. while he was in prison. The city of Philippi, which was a Roman colony, was located on a flat plain of land . It connected all the main roads to northern Greece. This church was founded by Apostle Paul, Silas, Timothy, and Luke. Philippi had a famous medical school which Luke went to see and visit because Luke was a doctor. Paul had a soft spot or fondness for the Church of Philippi, and he conveyed it in his writings to them.

The Outlines of the 4 Chapters are as follow:

Chapter 1: The Joy of the Gospel: Verses 2-11, Apostle Paul wants this Church to abound in Love and to keep themselves
Pure in Christ Jesus for the day of  His Coming. Verses 12-30, Apostle Paul explains that his imprisonment is
for the good of the Kingdom of God, and to rejoice with him.

Chapter 2: The Joy of Following Jesus: Verses 2-11, Apostle Paul explains to the Church of Philippi to keep their Joy in
Jesus and stay focused. Stay humbled, and Exalt the Name of Jesus. Verses 6-11, the Kenosis, which means
Self-Emptying, is known as the Confession of Faith. In this passage is where the clearest Biblical Statements on
the Full Deity of Jesus is explained. Verses 12-18 talks about Working Out One's Soul Salvation with Fear and
  Trembling unto the LORD. Making sure to have the utmost Reverence of and for God and Diligence in living a
Saved Life through Jesus.

Chapter 3: The Joy of Commitment to God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Essence of the Kingdom of God: Being committed to
the Resurrection Lifestyle of Christ Jesus, and the manifestation of this in the Believers' Life. Verse 3, we are
and have the Circumsion to worship God in our hearts, and not have in confidence in our fleshy or carnal nature.
V 10- 17, Encouraged to be like minded in the Mind of Christ Jesus. Encouraged to keep pressing forward to the
Mark of High Calling of God. Verses 18-21, we are to conduct ourselves in a Heavenly Manner by thoughts,
words, and deeds. When Christ shall appear, we shall be seen of Him in our Glorious Bodies that He has given us.


Chapter 4: The Joy of the LORD: Encouraged to Stand Fast for the LORD (V 1). Apostle Paul mentions about those who have
completed their work as fellow laborers, and that their names are written in the Book of Life (V 3). Stay modest
knowing that the Day of the LORD is near, keep rejoicing and praying ( V 4-7).  Exhorted to think on the things of
God. ( V 8-12) . We are able to do All Things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us (V 13).   Closing out this
chapter and the Book of Philippians, a reminder to be a Sweet Odor unto the LORD, and He will supply, provide
for All Our Needs , according to His Riches in glory by Christ Jesus (V 18-19).

Through the Book of Philippians, Apostle Paul shared with this church that even when going through Tests, Trials , Troubles , and Tribulations, that we are still able to represent the Kingdom of God through Christ Jesus with JOY! The Joy of the Lord is our Strength in good and challenging times.

BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS:

1. What was the name of the City of the Philippians ?________________________________

2.. When was this Book written ? ____________________________________________

3. True or False, this City was on a big hill ?

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4. What is this Book primarily about?

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5. How many Chapters in this Book ?______________________________________

6. True or False, Apostle Paul was imprisoned in this City ?_____________________________________________________

7. Who helped Apostle Paul write this Book ?__________________________________________________________________________________

GREAT JOB FOR THE LORD!!!

SECOND TIMOTHY, CHAPTER 2, VERSE 15
"STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDS NOT BE ASHAMED
BUT RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH."

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