figurative language in philippians 1

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[(ejn Cr)20(i)20(stw`/)]TJ /F5 1 Tf BT /F0 1 Tf 0 Tc endstream Pauls anticipated deliverance 1:19-26. 11 0 0 11 246.1968 403.0547 Tm /F5 1 Tf (statements, while )' q (I J & N)Tj Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. (, is a preacher of)Tj 0.074 Tw (ujaggelivou kei`mai, )Tj )]TJ -0.0251 Tc -0.0201 Tc To the saints in Christ Jesus who in Philippi, with the [(p)-15(arts of verse 18, while the )]TJ (iva)Tj "The pastor who, like Paul, holds his people in his heart will find them holding him in their hearts." BT -0.0151 Tc (,)Tj This approach is briefly summarised, followed by a systematic)Tj [(qli`y)-30(i)40(n ejgeivrei)40(n toi`" desmoi`" mou)]TJ ET (duced by a verb of knowing \()Tj T* Figurative language is using language to mean something beyond the literal definition of the words on the page. (turn of events referred to in 1:12: not only the praetorian guard and all)Tj (once the situation that called forth the letter has been constructed. 9 0 0 9 80.3701 486.9682 Tm )]TJ Kampen: JH Kok. -0.0001 Tc [Note: Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, 2:64.]. -0.015 Tc -0.0001 Tc (dia; fqovno)Tj He would go into the presence of his Lord and be free forever from sin, suffering, and sorrow. (122-137. )Tj [(t)-20(iv gavr)]TJ 11 0 0 11 248.0429 113.3225 Tm [(\322I have kept the faith\323 \(2 T)55(im. 1.28848 -1.40014 TD Give the Gift 0 Tc 24.24943 0 TD -0.008 Tw 9 0 0 9 94.1512 287.3225 Tm . -0.0002 Tc )Tj /F1 1 Tf >> All of Pauls epistles begin with a similar commendation except Galatians. (is used as a euphemism for death \(Loh and Nida 1977:34-)Tj 9 0 0 9 83.2047 162.0547 Tm -0.0002 Tc Q . This "biographical prologue" [Note: Swift, p. 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(and his hope that he will have nothing to be ashamed of \()' Philippians 1:29-30; Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:4). -0.0151 Tc 1.28848 -1.40015 TD Obviously there is a vital connection between prayer and the Spirits enablement. 0 Tc )]TJ 9 0 0 9 150.2889 308.631 Tm ". -25.38142 -1.0909 TD )Tj (-)Tj BT -25.77032 -1.09091 TD BT ET (ejn kur)Tj BT 9 0 0 9 151.6781 131.2417 Tm ET 5 0 obj 0.04 Tw ET 11 0 0 11 197.8773 402.1256 Tm [Note: Motyer, p. 0.031 Tw ET T* (sity of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9300. 0.046 Tw ET 0.0212 Tw )-15( )-15(T)-15(h)-15(e)-15(r)-15(e)-15(-)]TJ with me" (NASB) and "you share . Paul took this solemn oath because he was aware that within the church that he founded and for which he cared so deeply there were those who were not at all convinced of his right to lead them nor certain of the reality of his love for them. BT )Tj 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re 0.0171 Tw Here in 1:12-26 the focus shifts to the per)' 1.28848 -1.40013 TD (1984. Only God really knew how strongly Paul longed for his brothers and sisters back in Philippi. (, the future tenses in 1:18b-26 distin)Tj /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 184.2426 184.5193 Tm 0.0315 Tw 0.0815 Tw 0.0146 Tw ((1979). 0.0514 Tw 0.007 Tw Betz, )Tj On the contrary: it may be that)Tj "That" is neuter and probably refers to the fact that God gives believers courage to stand firm when opposed. /F5 1 Tf -25.60311 -1.09091 TD [(categories on a letter)55(. (Der Brief des Paulus an die Philipper)Tj ET )Tj -0.015 Tc 11 0 0 11 116.6623 401.5469 Tm (Philippians 1:12-26 is demarcated by rhetorical considerations. (1)Tj /F0 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf BT 2 0 obj 8.25 0 0 8.25 75.3572 417.1731 Tm 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf stream 11 0 0 11 246.4971 160.2594 Tm BT It stressed the strong commitment of the Christian to his or her Lord. 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The)]TJ 8.25 0 0 8.25 75.3572 462.0706 Tm /F0 1 Tf ], The same Greek word translated "depart" (analuo) appears elsewhere describing the release of a prisoner from his bonds (Acts 16:26) and the departure of a guest from a wedding feast (Luke 12:36). 0 Tc T* He did this so his readers would perceive the importance of these traits and give them proper attention. Not a footprint to be seen. On the one hand it summa)Tj 0.0137 Tw [(aijsc)20(uvnomai)]TJ << -0.015 Tc 0.2501 Tw Thus it is God who perseveres in the work of salvation, not necessarily man. BT 8.16007 0 TD [(Silva (1988:73) is of the opinion that a semantic distinction b)15(e)15(t)15(w)15(e)15(e)15(n)]TJ These soldiers were also responsible to guard prisoners who had appealed to Caesar, such as Paul. -0.0151 Tc (1988. 1. ET Q /F1 1 Tf As T)Tj (is to aid the communication process by emphasising his assurance that)' 0 Tc -0.0001 Tc ET 0 595.276 0 0 re BT 0.0086 Tw 0.019 Tw Tj 11 0 0 11 80.3701 521.8658 Tm (\). 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BT ET 0 Tc 9 0 0 9 205.2638 55.8736 Tm 1.28848 -1.40015 TD 11 0 0 11 268.2842 295.661 Tm 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re (79\) is in support of this reading when he translates: \322through Jesus)Tj BT -0.015 Tc This verse is a topic sentence for all that follows through Philippians 1:26. 1.54617 0 TD BT T* Possessing this kind of abounding love would enable the Philippians to give approval to things of the greatest value and importance. BT 11 0 0 11 133.7079 131.2417 Tm -0.002 Tw 9 0 0 9 80.3701 302.4804 Tm (fers from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical)Tj /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 202.4298 248.8359 Tm Ignorance is a root cause of stunted growth." ((1:15a))Tj BT BT 0 Tc 1.28848 -1.40014 TD -0.0001 Tc -0.016 Tc Pauls Christ-centered life is certainly a fine example for all Christians to emulate. /F5 1 Tf -0.0151 Tc -8.60566 -1.40015 TD BT It begins at the end of 1:20 and continues up to 1:24. [(ejn kur)20(ivw/)]TJ ET 9 0 0 9 80.3701 382.2515 Tm /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc Grace refers to Gods unmerited favor and divine enablement. And the believer with the single mind can have the joy of the Holy Spirit even in the midst of battle." endobj (E A)Tj /F1 1 Tf 0 Tc ET 0 Tc Michigan, Grand Rapids: W)129(.B. 11 0 0 11 66.1968 338.631 Tm /F5 1 Tf (of applying ancient rhetorical categories to Paul\325)Tj endstream BT Q 0 0 0 1 k /F0 1 Tf (ted by pure motives: )Tj )]TJ The Philippians were experiencing the same type of suffering that Paul had during his whole ministry. -0.0201 Tc [(sense of Christian joy)92(, and were tempted to abandon their struggle\323)]TJ ET BT /GS0 gs Both categories, however)55(, proclaim the true gospel)-15(. -0.0053 Tw ET ET James 4:2). (brothers in the Lord\323 \(So also the )' /GS2 gs 0.025 Tw 1.88977 -1.2 TD /F5 1 Tf In the context this discernment applies primarily to what will advance the gospel best (cf. This is the main thought in the preceding verse. -0.034 Tw (. (KJV)Tj (analyses of Anderson (1999) on Galatians 1-5:12, Romans 1-11 and 1)' /F5 1 Tf BT 0 Tw T* << -0.008 Tw 9 0 0 9 66.1968 252.539 Tm 0 Tc 11 0 0 11 248.6389 473.8658 Tm ET (The assurance is given by using various rhetorical strategies and tech)' [(m)-32(e)-32(g)-32(a)-32(l)4(unqhvsetai)]TJ 0.04 Tw [(Important for the ar)18(gument here is that the real cause of their cou-)]TJ [(fulness of statements \(T)92(olmie 2004:76\). 0.0495 Tw [Note: Fee, p. 0.0003 Tw He then proceeded to develop them more fully in the verses that follow. The major value of this pericope (Philippians 1:19-26) is its revelation of Pauls attitude toward life and death. /F0 1 Tf -0.0002 Tc ET -0.015 Tc (narratio)Tj Consequently)92(, Paul responded by persuading them to stand)]TJ BT 0 Tc BT BT -0.0001 Tc "In Classical Greek it referred to the pomp and pageantry that accompanied the arrival of a king or governor in a city. 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