Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study Scott Sperling

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 3:17-21. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: The importance of Christian mentors and examples -- Jesus as the ultimate example -- Many professing Christians are not worthy examples -- In the Bible, the use of the word “walk” to represent one’s spiritual journey -- What it means to be “an enemy of the cross of Christ” -- Characteristics of enemies of the cross of Christ -- The Christian frame of mind: “citizenship in heaven”, rather than “mind of earthly things” -- The eventual transformation of our bodies through Christ’s power.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 3:12-16. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: Paul’s continued Christian growth -- The goal of perfection in sanctification -- The importance for all of us to “press on” -- “Forgetting what is behind”: Not letting past failures or successes hinder our Christian growth -- Acknowledging that all Christians are at different levels of maturity in their faith -- Taking advantages of modern technology to aid in our Christian growth.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 3:7-11. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: Paul’s reconsideration of his previous accomplishments: all things a “loss”, even “rubbish” -- The scope of Christ’s identity in the four words “Christ”, “Jesus”, “my”, “Lord” -- What it is to be “in Christ” -- The value of a “righteousness from God” -- Paul’s deep desire to “know Christ” -- “The power of His resurrection” -- “The fellowship of His sufferings” -- “Becoming like Him in His death” -- The humility of the phrase, “… and so somehow, attaining the resurrection of the dead”.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 3:1-6. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: Paul’s diversion -- Warning against the Judaizers -- The incompatibility of “works” and “grace” -- Is faith a “work”? -- Faith as the acceptance of God’s grace -- Christians as “the circumcision” -- Circumcision of the heart -- Boasting in Christ Jesus, and putting no confidence in the flesh -- Paul’s previous qualifications to “put confidence in the flesh”.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 2:19-30. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: A comparison of two servants of God -- The true-to-life depictions of God’s servants in the Bible: strengths and weaknesses -- Timothy’s importance to Paul’s service -- Timothy as Paul’s “kindred spirit” -- Timothy’s “selflessness” in a world of “selfishness” -- The importance of a pure heart in service -- Timothy “proven” character -- Epaphroditus’s plans -- The myth that God’s servants have a supernatural force-field around them -- The universality of affliction against those who serve God -- Perseverance in service -- Why God allows trials to afflict His faithful servants -- The importance of the preparation for opposition when serving God.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 2:14-18. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics covered: How to carry out Paul’s instruction from verse 5, to have the same attitude as Christ Jesus (see verses 14 to 16) -- The strict, unambiguous teaching in verse 16 -- God’s hatred of complaining and grumbling, as shown in Numbers 11 -- A reason to follow Paul’s instruction: a better Christian witness -- Two groups of people: “children of God” vs. “a warped and crooked generation” -- Christians as “lights in the world” -- “Holding firmly” and “holding forth” the word of life -- Contrast between Paul’s situation in Philippians, versus when he wrote 2 Timothy -- The circumstances which should bring Christians to rejoice.

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