figurative language in philippians 1

-0.0026 Tw Q -0.0001 Tc 0 Tc -0.014 Tw (L)Tj -16.93335 -1.09091 TD -0.019 Tw (in 1:19 and 1:20, as well as an explanation of )Tj [(refers to attitudes as sources of behaviour)55(,)]TJ -0.0151 Tc -0.0001 Tc 0 Tc ET )]TJ dissertation. -0.0001 Tc -0.015 Tc f -0.0002 Tc 11 0 0 11 272.7322 196.5193 Tm ET Metaphor. ET [(terms of T)92(olmie\325)54(s proposal for rhetorical analysis. 0.0159 Tw (convinced of this, I know\323\). 6.96641 0 TD f (di\306 uJma`")Tj This view seems more probable than that they were the Judaizers Paul spoke of later in Philippians 3:1-16. /F5 1 Tf -0.0201 Tc "It [the Gr. BT (B)Tj -11.41285 -1.09091 TD T* -0.035 Tw 0.0262 Tw ET /F5 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf -0.01 Tw 0 Tc /Length 12256 /F5 1 Tf -0.015 Tc -0.005 Tw 8.25 0 0 8.25 72.9161 293.7335 Tm 99-104.] 0.0101 Tw 0.025 Tw Paul began this epistle by identifying himself and his companion and by wishing Gods richest blessings on his readers. 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf ET 8.25 0 0 8.25 73.5338 503.119 Tm The fact that he discusses i)15(t)15( )15(i)15(n)]TJ 0 Tc 9 0 0 9 205.4663 245.0468 Tm 0.012 Tw )Tj -0.0151 Tc This interpretation, however)Tj (them that his adversities will result in his salvation and the progress)Tj 0.105 Tw -0.013 Tw (broad impact on the people of Rome.)' 0 -1.0909 TD 9 0 0 9 324.9093 521.5469 Tm 0.025 Tw [(As a result of these and other legitimate questions, New T)92(estament)]TJ 0 -1.40015 TD (-)Tj stream 11 0 0 11 66.1968 521.5469 Tm (Now that Paul\325)Tj -0.0001 Tc (s ar)Tj 0.1197 Tw -0.0103 Tw -0.5 -1.09091 TD 1 Corinthians 16:13; Galatians 5:1; Philippians 4:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; cf. )Tj 0 0 0 1 k T* 0.0164 Tw -0.015 Tc 1.28848 -1.40014 TD -0.015 Tc 0 Tc f St. Paul\325)55(s Epistles and Ancient Greek and Roman Rhetoric. (rassing feelings\323 could only be shared with true friends and are proof)' 16:5-12; 2 T)55(im. -0.0002 Tc 11 0 0 11 66.1968 338.631 Tm [(suppress the proclamation and progress of the gospel. (B)Tj Slashes represent line breaks. ET It means literally "to live as a citizen." 0.1545 Tw BT -1.54617 -1.40014 TD Love for God and Paul motivated the members of this second group. [(involvement. (\322and all the rest\323 \()' [(kai; tou`to pepoi)20(qw;")]TJ Do not ask research questions at this point. 9 0 0 9 151.5621 192.7875 Tm See also J. Alec Motyer, The Message of Philippians, pp. 0 Tr 11 0 0 11 142.8715 235.661 Tm [(Publishing Company)92(. Self-sacrificing love (Gr. [(B)-1779(t)-20(i)40(ne;" de; kai; d\306 e)20(ujdokivan)]TJ The failure of the believers enemies to intimidate them would be a sign of the final victory of the church. Jesus work on the cross had become the reason for all that Paul did. 0.023 Tw /F0 1 Tf in the NASB, means, "What does it matter?" ET 11 0 0 11 233.5111 410.4642 Tm 0.0065 Tw W n BT T* On the)]TJ -0.021 Tc BT -23.17857 -1.09091 TD ET (zwhv)Tj 9 0 0 9 227.9294 136.2594 Tm q ET -25.77034 -1.09091 TD 0.038 Tw -0.0001 Tc Philippians 1:7-8 express the basis of Pauls confidence that he just expressed (Philippians 1:6). BT -7.65417 -1.33334 TD -21.10329 -1.09091 TD 1 g (109)Tj If he had in mind only the generosity of his original readers, he may have meant that good work. It came to have the figurative extension of unmixed and, therefore, "sincere" (cf. (is used with )Tj 1 g -0.015 Tc /F0 1 Tf ((1:3-11) and following (1:27-30) ones.)' Pauls imprisonment limited his ministry to the Philippian church, but he still prayed for his brethren in Philippi. ET -0.0301 Tw /F1 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc (tried to distinguish between the two words by adding a semantic)Tj Olbricht (eds. -0.021 Tc BT -0.015 Tc /F5 1 Tf 0.059 Tw 1.28848 -1.40015 TD ET 9 0 0 9 316.1152 509.8658 Tm (The rhetorical significance of this translation is that, although the)Tj The verb )Tj BT /F5 1 Tf endstream -0.0049 Tw ET Nevertheless, figurative language sometimes requires insight to comprehend. 0.025 Tw (ds)Tj 0.0752 Tw 8.05393 0 TD (Loh and Nida)Tj 0 Tc A new section begins with)Tj Rather than taking a lower profile because their leader was in chains, most of the local believers felt inspired by Pauls courage. /F0 1 Tf ET 9 0 0 9 316.593 247.661 Tm [(\322I have kept the faith\323 \(2 T)55(im. 11 0 0 11 152.8425 299.0626 Tm -0.022 Tw (kata; th;n ajpokaradokivan kai; ejlpivda mou)Tj (ments in a letter in terms of a text-centred approach \(that is, the letter)Tj /F0 1 Tf (the faith, so that your pride \()Tj 15 0 obj 11 0 0 11 281.6942 165.386 Tm -0.0151 Tc /F0 1 Tf 0.0304 Tw -0.0001 Tc BT BT T* /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 173.9705 196.5193 Tm /F1 1 Tf ], The same Greek word translated "depart" (analuo) appears elsewhere describing the release of a prisoner from his bonds (Acts 16:26) and the departure of a guest from a wedding feast (Luke 12:36). Does this mean that if the Philippians failed to pray for Paul Gods work in him would suffer? -0.0042 Tw [(Philippians by informing them that his imprisonment and)-15( )-15(p)-15(o)-15(s)-15(s)-15(i)-15(b)-15(l)-15(e)]TJ 0 Tc ET ET q -0.0001 Tc -24.24943 -1.09091 TD (1964.\))Tj BT 0.025 Tw 1.28848 -1.40015 TD -0.0204 Tw 9 0 0 9 316.9179 223.5907 Tm /F0 1 Tf -7.47921 -1.09091 TD ET (s rhetorical strategy than a typical)Tj To grow as a Christian is to grow in ones grasp of the truth, in breadth and in depth. The use of the passive "be exalted" rather than the active "I exalt Christ" is unusual. W n (ABSTRACT)Tj \(\322For to me to live [is] Christ)Tj (-)Tj 11 0 0 11 278.8305 160.2594 Tm 11 0 0 11 323.417 208.2594 Tm BT 0 595.276 0 0 re -18.77595 -1.09091 TD 0 595.276 0 0 re 0.025 Tw (ajdelfoiv)Tj -25.77034 -1.09091 TD (and did he draw on such knowledge deliberately or not? 9 0 0 9 101.1764 347.0626 Tm 9 0 0 9 248.5239 223.661 Tm -0.0111 Tw (and )Tj -0.0001 Tc ET 0.025 Tw [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ 0 Tc ET 0.016 Tw 0.029 Tw . BT 9 0 0 9 193.5112 155.2417 Tm )Tj 0 595.276 0 0 re (INGRICH)Tj 9 0 0 9 77.4694 283.3422 Tm /F5 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 78.6949 105.1374 Tm Philippians 1:9). 0 0 0 0 k -0.025 Tc )Tj -10.13845 -1.09091 TD -0.0002 Tc 0 -1.09091 TD Although the initial reaction to)Tj (Three rhetorical techniques have been identified in 1:12-17. ET 11 0 0 11 199.9869 113.9844 Tm /F0 1 Tf /F1 1 Tf 0.025 Tw (New T)Tj 0.053 Tw /GS0 gs ET ET 0.025 Tw ET stream 0 Tc T* endobj 9 0 0 9 225.5129 362.4642 Tm (1976. WebPhilippians 1:12-18 present Paul as a positive model for all believers. BT 0 Tc (The functions of the techniques are important and should also be)' /F1 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 137.2902 277.5828 Tm 0 Tc /F5 1 Tf 0.025 Tw 0.013 Tw 1.28848 -1.40015 TD (That the letter has undertones of friendship cannot be denied. "No evidence exists for a single leader as the head of the local assembly in the Pauline churches." )Tj If the Emperors verdict were death, Paul would be better off than if he continued to live. -0.015 Tc 11 0 0 11 66.1968 521.8658 Tm ((\322out of love\323) to describe their attitude. 0.025 Tw 0 0 0 0 k [(c)-15(o-operation of the Philippians will continue till the very end, because)]TJ -0.015 Tc 0 Tw BT /F0 1 Tf 0 Tc James 1:1; 2 Peter 1:1; Judges 1:1; Revelation 1:1). (In 1:19-26 Paul explains his assurance that his adversities will)Tj 8.25 0 0 8.25 75.3572 521.8658 Tm ET BT BT Michigan, Grand Rapids)-15(:)]TJ (describe their attitude: out of strife \()Tj -1.28848 -1.09091 TD If correct, 1:26 could)Tj 0.052 Tw Q [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ /F0 1 Tf ((1:15b))Tj /F0 1 Tf 65.197 120.473 289.134 409.606 re People had become aware of Pauls personal relationship with the Savior because he had shared his testimony with them. . 0.004 Tw [(Paul\325)55(s primary rhetorical objective in the section, and: How does)]TJ 0.08 Tw (to matters of eternal import.)' /F5 1 Tf [Note: William Barclay, The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonians, pp. -0.015 Tc Some were hoping to advance their own reputations by their activities. /F0 1 Tf His interpretation is also supported by the)Tj 0 Tw ET -0.0001 Tc Q 0 Tr Rather his imprisonment was resulting in the advancement of Gods program. Philippians 1:12-26). 11 0 0 11 248.3779 263.0626 Tm /F5 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf [(a)-15(n indication that something new is to be introduced. -0.0001 Tc -0.015 Tc [(If correct, it is another example of an ar)18(gument based on divine)]TJ (o employ new)Tj (in me may be unbounded\323\) and the )Tj (paramenw')Tj 11 0 0 11 90.4652 287.5828 Tm 1 g 9 0 0 9 157.3496 105.1374 Tm -25.38142 -1.0909 TD -0.0002 Tc f -0.0337 Tw BT [(b)15(e)15(t)15(t)15(e)15(r understanding of his rhetoric than an approach where external)]TJ BT (sonment actually turned out for the advancement of the gospel. (4)Tj ET -0.0263 Tc BT [(Acta Theologica)-17261(2005:1)]TJ T* Philippians 1:15; Philippians 1:17) seem to have been outside the church, but exactly who they were is unknown. 0 0.276 419 595 re -0.015 Tc This will result in our being without flaw (sincere) and without blame (blameless) when we stand before God to give an account of the stewardship of our lives at the judgment seat of Christ (Philippians 1:10 b; 2 Corinthians 5:10; cf. 0.0527 Tw It was an honor to be one of these guards. (ivw/)Tj /F0 1 Tf 0.087 Tw T)' -1.28848 -1.09091 TD -18.37158 -1.09091 TD ET 0.025 Tw 0.015 Tw -0.0003 Tc )Tj ET T* (oiJ me;n ejx ajgavph", eijdovt)Tj If objective, the Spirit is that which is given \(\322the)Tj This reference to elders and deacons does not prescribe that there must be a plurality of elders and or deacons in every modern church. ET (\()' 9 0 0 9 287.8061 129.2456 Tm (] )Tj 1.28848 -1.40015 TD 0 -1.0909 TD 0.1142 Tw q 11 0 0 11 83.2047 521.8658 Tm 0 0 0 0 k 11 0 0 11 246.4971 160.2594 Tm BT 0 Tc endobj q Michigan, Grand Rapids: W)129(.B. (The assurance is given by using various rhetorical strategies and tech)' BT 0 -1.09091 TD -0.0151 Tc BT (as such.)' 0 595.276 0 0 re 9 0 0 9 209.1257 283.661 Tm 0.011 Tw BT -0.0001 Tc -5.95805 -1.09091 TD -0.25769 -1.40015 TD By especially greeting the guardians (\322God has given me the work of defending the gospel\323 (1977:22).)' )]TJ 9 0 0 9 94.5433 419.228 Tm 0.0164 Tw 25.65924 0 TD 9 0 0 9 83.2047 172.3539 Tm -0.0001 Tc The second one, also intro)Tj -2.8724 -1.09091 TD (Nida 1988:461-462\). (in 1:15 and )Tj 0.0175 Tw -0.015 Tc -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 66.1968 267.9406 Tm Its upthrusting shoots are received and held by two stakes, knowledge and all discernment, and under their control begin to put forth leaves and blossoms: first the distinctive life-style of the Christian as we approve what is excellent and then, at the very heart of this life-style, the fair blossom of holiness in both the inner person (pure) and the outer behaviour (blameless). 0.025 Tw 0.025 Tw 0.05 Tw BT The function of such reinforcemen)-15(t)]TJ 11 0 0 11 171.4228 185.3225 Tm 0.0087 Tw -0.0001 Tc He did not limit the objects of that love in this verse. -24.46564 -1 TD 0 0 0 1 k /F5 1 Tf (. 0.055 Tw /F2 1 Tf ." ((1988:86) and Loh and Nida (1977:37). The only way we will be able to stand before God sincere and blameless is if we allow the Holy Spirit to control us. -0.0001 Tc -0.0002 Tc ( )Tj 0 -1.09091 TD BT (affairs of men. BT [(analysis of Paul\325)55(s basic rhetorical strategy)91(, as well as all the supportive rhetorical)]TJ 1 0 0 1 -1000 1595.2761 Tm >> Tj -1.54617 -1.40015 TD -0.0151 Tc [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ /F1 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc 0.025 Tw [Note: Wiersbe, 2:70.]. 0.035 Tw (, )Tj ET -0.0001 Tc BT -1.28848 -1.09091 TD and Phile.). BT ( )Tj 0 0.276 419 595 re (gavr)Tj 0 Tc (stw`/ jIhsou`)Tj /F0 1 Tf [(Important for the ar)18(gument here is that the real cause of their cou-)]TJ (\))Tj 0.025 Tw 0.0562 Tw BT (Heidelberg Conference)Tj Not only were they bound together in the gospel (Philippians 1:5) but, more specifically, they were one in imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. BT (duced by a verb of knowing \()Tj (t)Tj /Length 5732 (that the Philippians were facing great adversity)Tj Even though many miles separated the writer and the original readers, Paul viewed their relationship as intimate since they shared salvation and their calling to spread the gospel. -0.0201 Tc /F0 1 Tf [-1061(The word )]TJ 0 595.276 0 0 re ET 0 Tc (, 1:19\). BT (LASSEN)Tj -1.01669 -1.40015 TD 0 0 0 1 k BT 0.014 Tw 0.001 Tw Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. W n (and )Tj 1:11 and 2 Cor)55(. (cular section by answering two questions: How can one describe)Tj (iva)Tj [(convey a particular notion forcefully \(T)92(olmie 2004:143\). 9 0 0 9 218.8858 263.0626 Tm -0.0182 Tw Assessing an approach to Paul\325)Tj /F1 1 Tf He saw living as an opportunity to continue serving the person of Christ and building up the body of Christ. 0.0807 Tw [(analysis of how Paul attempts to persuade his audience. BT What was the good work to which Paul referred? BT (d)Tj Such disclosure formulas were)Tj -0.0001 Tc /F0 1 Tf [(swthr)20(iva)]TJ (placed between \322the brothers\323 \()Tj It stressed the strong commitment of the Christian to his or her Lord. /GS0 gs 0.018 Tw ET )Tj 0.0471 Tw (racterises 1:12-26, also distinguishes this section from the preceding)' ET Appreciation for Christ motivated him. 1 g BT (\322the majority of the brothers\323 gained confidence \322in the Lord)Tj ET (n)Tj -0.0001 Tc -0.0001 Tc Study the bible online using commentary on Philippians 1 and more! (brothers\323 (verse 14) by distinguishing between those who preach the)Tj -0.0001 Tc ET /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 107.8141 509.8658 Tm (L)Tj 2 Corinthians 13:6; 2 Timothy 3:1). 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf (101)Tj Webhas titled Philippians 1 as Joy in Living, Philippians 2 as Joy in Service, Philippians 3 as Joy in Fellowship, and Philippians 4 as Joy in Rewards. Paul writes to reassure [(o{t)-20(i)]TJ It recalls 1:6-7, where Paul is assured that the)Tj 9 0 0 9 103.7712 433.3237 Tm 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re /F5 1 Tf 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf 0 0 0 1 k -7.08802 -1.09091 TD [(be the result of the prayers of his fellow-believers, their s)15(u)15(p)15(p)15(l)15(i)15(c)15(a)15(t)15(i)15(o)15(n)15(. ET (pians through their emissary Epaphroditus \(M\237ller 1976:13-14;)' But in contrast to most of the ancient letters, which tend to be stereotyped, Paul tends to elaborate these formal items; and in so doing, everything Pauls hands touch come under the influence of the gospel, and thereby become distinctively Christian." ET -9.46865 -1.70426 TD BT (OH)Tj -0.0003 Tc 0 Tc (In 1:15-17 Paul expands in chiastic fashion on the )Tj /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 184.2426 184.5193 Tm q Chapter 3 implies they were imperiled by the Judaizers. (in 1:20)Tj By the end of the lesson, you will be able to: * know the definition and importance of figures of speech * identify the commonly used figurative language * learn how to differentiate each other through examples Exercise: Identify each item. ET (necessary \()Tj 0.0053 Tw (in 1:26 as \322the day of Christ Jesus\323)Tj (involvement. -0.0151 Tc -0.0001 Tc )Tj (Ancient rhetorical theory and Paul)Tj 11 0 0 11 101.909 223.9383 Tm -13.36421 -1.40014 TD He discerned what was best (Philippians 1:10). 0 Tc /F0 1 Tf (The )Tj 0.025 Tw [(\) when I am with you again\323)-15(. q ET 9 0 0 9 66.1968 436.7174 Tm /F1 1 Tf (and \(c\) as a separate sentence \()' 11 0 0 11 177.7198 497.8658 Tm -0.008 Tw Q [(gospel has been proclaimed \321 be it by preachers with pure or impur)-20(e)]TJ Joy is a recurring motif in Philippians where the joy word group appears 16 times. 9 0 0 9 80.3701 252.6852 Tm ET >> /GS2 gs /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc (Such abbreviated expressions are generally used to enhance the force-)Tj 17.20803 0 TD -0.0159 Tc -0.0017 Tw Figurative language is a way of using words in a non-literal way. [(t)-20(i)40(ne;" me;n kai; di\306)]TJ )Tj Only 2 Corinthians 8, 9 provide a more extensive discussion of the topic." f [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ -0.033 Tw [(Corinthians, the work of Kern (1998) on Galatians and T)92(olmie\325)54(s ana-)]TJ -0.01 Tc BT ET Eccl. BT Here is the first use of a key word in Philippians (Gr. (to convey his joy concerning the progress of the gospel and his own)' 0.026 Tw 11 0 0 11 72.1998 298.7438 Tm (human, the other divine. T* BT Bibliotheca Sacra 155:617 (January-March 1998):39-61.] 0.0008 Tw 0.0496 Tw (B)Tj 0.049 Tw -0.021 Tw Q /F0 1 Tf BT 0 Tc -0.0001 Tc T* The bullet said to the heart: "from ((1:24) supports)Tj 0.01 Tw [(vancement of the gospel\323. (sarkiv)Tj (he proclaims. -0.0152 Tc 9 0 0 9 102.873 407.1731 Tm ( affairs of men model for all that Paul did 1 k /f5 1 figurative language in philippians 1 ( ( analysis of Paul. Tm See also J. Alec Motyer, the Letters to the Philippians failed to pray for Paul Gods in! 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