Paul and His Letter to the Philippians: Small Group Edition
What you’ll learn
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Develop a deeper appreciation for the way Paul presents his message as a prisoner for Christ in this delightful epistle.
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Discern the implications of Paul’s message as you look at the present age and manner of life around you
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Understand the heart of Paul’s message to the Philippian church
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Apply the contents and principles of the letter to your own inner life of devotion
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Present a coherent summary of this letter of hope and encouragement
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Embrace the beauty of both ‘holiness’ and ‘unity’ as the people of God
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Learn to live out your commitment to King Jesus in the ‘public square’ with conviction and fidelity
Prof. N.T. Wright, renowned biblical scholar and historian will walk you through Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. The course is a reflection of how to think and live in light of the death and resurrection of King Jesus. The powerful realities of ‘unity’ and ‘holiness’ are combined through the proper way to think about the work of God in Christ. The central portion of the letter, Phil 2:6-11, provides the foundation for understanding the whole of the letter and Paul’s own way of life. Dig deep into the New Testament through studying this wonderful and practical epistle.
This course is meant to take around thirteen weeks to complete. While you may take the course at your own pace, you are encourage to take time to reflect upon the material presented in the textbook and in the lectures.
The textbook is Prof. Wright’s commentary on Philippians in the Paul for Everyone series published by John Knox Press in the U.S. and SPCK in the UK.
The structure of the course includes:
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Lectures by Prof. Wright
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Small group discussion questions
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Textbook readings
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Interaction with the biblical text itself
If you are interested in a deeper knowledge of this important letter from the apostle Paul, then you will want to enroll in this course.
Who this course is for:
- This course is intended for anyone who has an interest in the message of the New Testament and who would like to learn the beauty and intricacies of one of the Apostle Paul’s most joyful letters.
- This course is designed for a general audience. You do not have to have previous theological training to understand the concepts.
- This course is meant to take time and reflection. It is not meant to be a ‘crash course’ in the study of the New Testament.
Luk Lai Kuen –
It enables me to understand the Scriptures better in light of the historical background of Philippi & the possible thought of Paul in those days!
Don Harrison –
Definitely enjoyed these sessions; it was a Group study that I participated in. Appreciated the New Testament background that Dr Wright gave, his theological insights and of course, getting to know the Apostle Paul as a person.
Daniel Molina –
N.T.Wright is so clear to explain this letter, I love his pastoral heart.
Kathleen Huey –
An engaging speaker. I lost myself in his lectures as I gained more insights in Paul’s letter
Michelle McAninch –
It was fantastic
Robert Bettica –
This course had great content for its length, certain areas needed more in depth details but all in all it was worth taking. only real issue is with the Udemy platform and their inability to address constant video issues & freezes in this course and every other course taken.
Craig W Clark –
Excellent course. Thoughtful.
Josef Kohoutek –
Great course, thank you 🙂
Stephen Gray –
Professor Wright brings Philippians to life!
Rashidah Lovick –
Yes! It is exceeding my expectations.
Kyle Gray –
Very clear and easy to follow. Simple, yet deep and informative.
Anthony Hodges –
It’s really helpful.