Philippians (Reformed Expository Commentary | REC)

by Dennis E. Johnson

Publisher:

P&R

, 2013

Overview

The truth revealed behind the phrase “for me to live is Christ” transforms our responses to present imperfections and future hope. Dennis Johnson’s commentary—grounded in pastoral application—is ideal for sermon preparation and devotional reading.

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Key Features

• Presents readers with a Christ-centered commentary
• Explores the structure, backgrounds and grammar of Philippians
• Includes material well suited for pastors and students

Contents

Top Highlights

“In this study we focus on Paul’s thanksgiving, which reveals the heart of one who has received Christ’s antidote to self-centeredness. Paul’s thankful heart shows that as we entrust ourselves to Jesus, he gives two gifts: a love that stretches our hearts to embrace others, and a joy that places our pain into perspective, enabling us to see our suffering in the context of God’s comprehensive plan to make us like his Son.” (Page 22)

“Paul’s point, rather, is that Christ ‘emptied’ himself—made himself powerless, ineffective. He embraced a role of insignificance and impotence, assuming ‘the form of a servant.’ He humbled himself in this way not by abandoning his divine might and knowledge but by adding to his divine nature a complete human nature, limited like ours, yet unstained by Adam’s sin.” (Page 127)

“The heart of joyful service is being set apart to stand awestruck before the beauty of King Jesus.” (Page 13)

“The heart of joy is selflessly serving King Jesus and others for his sake.” (Page 8)

“The Philippians need to see dramatized in Paul and in Timothy the counterintuitive truth that these men bear God’s authority because Christ has captivated them as his slaves. Paul and Timothy are living proof that those whom Jesus saves he enslaves. In their self-centered preoccupations and competing agendas, Paul’s Philippian friends need to see what joyful slavery looks like, up close and personal.” (Page 8)

Praise for the Print Edition

Wonderful piece of work: sure-footed, technically competent, instructive, warm, and practical.

—David F. Wells, distinguished research professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Dennis Johnson’s Philippians is a treasured contribution to P & R’s Reformed Expository Commentary series. Not only does Johnson’s experience as a preacher and teacher of preachers make these messages wonderful models of exposition, but also his expertise in biblical theology permeates every page. The Christ-centered focus is beautifully and powerfully interwoven throughout.

—Bryan Chapell, chancellor, Covenant Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Philippians
• Author: Dennis E. Johnson
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Series: Reformed Expository Commentary
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 384
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Philippians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781596382008, 9781596386570, 9781596386587, 1596382007, 1596386576, 1596386584
• Resource ID: LLS:REC70PHP
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:39:18Z

About Dennis E. Johnson

Dennis E. Johnson (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and associate pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church.