MacArthur Bible Studies: Philippians: Christ, the Source of Joy and Strength
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The people in the city of Philippi who received this letter from their friend, Paul, were suffering from two of Christianity’s greatest adversaries: self-sufficiency and complacency. While writing this letter from a Roman prison cell, Paul was able to provide a unique perspective on these enemies of our faith. Even as he faced horrific trials, Paul continued to encourage his brothers and sisters by declaring that his imprisonment was reason for joy.
This letter also includes Paul’s concerns for the church regarding spiritual and practical matters, such as unity and false teachers. He urges the believers to maintain their spiritual commitment and integrity as well as to continue to grow in Christ.
The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
- Title: Philippians: Christ, the Source of Joy and Strength
- Author: John F. MacArthur
- Series: MacArthur Bible Studies
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2007
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Teaching
- ISBNs: 9780310119241, 0718035119, 9780718035112, 0310119243
- Resource ID: LLS:WS_D1AE27B91AE14988AFA29BCC50FDE46B
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-11-29T22:06:42Z
John MacArthur (b. 1939–d. 2025) was a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He was a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.
MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributed books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He wrote hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He was also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.