What you'll learn

Develop a deeper appreciation for the way Paul presents his message as a prisoner for Christ in this delightful epistle.
Discern the implications of Paul's message as you look at the present age and manner of life around you
Understand the heart of Paul's message to the Philippian church
Apply the contents and principles of the letter to your own inner life of devotion
Present a coherent summary of this letter of hope and encouragement
Embrace the beauty of both ‘holiness’ and ‘unity’ as the people of God
Learn to live out your commitment to King Jesus in the ‘public square’ with conviction and fidelity

Course content

6 sections • 54 lectures • 4h 49m total length

Introduction to N.T. Wright Online and to Udemy2:08
Introduction to the Letter by Prof. N.T. Wright3:03
Comprehension Assessment on the Introduction to the Letter

Overview of Philippians with Prof. N.T. Wright19:05
Comprehension Assessment on the Overview of Philippians with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 1:1-111:00
Reading of Phil 1:1-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:28
Paul and Timothy, slaves of King Jesus, thank God for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel and pray that their love overflows in knowledge, wisdom, and discernment.
Phil 1:1-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright18:07
Paul thanks God for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel and prays that their love overflows with knowledge and discernment, bearing fruit for God on the day of the Lord.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:1-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 1:12-181:00
Reading of Phil 1:12-18 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:12
Phil 1:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright14:18
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 1:18-261:00
Reading of Phil 1:18-26 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:21
Paul proclaims hope in Christ, trusting prayer and the Spirit of King Jesus to rescue him, and chooses to live for the Messiah or die is gain for fruitful work.
Phil 1:18-26 with Prof. N.T. Wright18:03
Paul, in Philippians 1:18-26, wrestles with dying versus living while imprisoned, saying that life or death will glorify the Messiah through fruitful work, prayer, and the Spirit, with resurrection hope.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:18-26 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 1:27-2:41:00
Reading of Phil 1:27-2:4 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:43
Phil 1:27-2:4 with Prof. N.T. Wright16:36
Explore Paul’s call for unity in a pagan world, urging believers to live the gospel as one in spirit, love, and mind, despite opposition and suffering.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:27-2:4 with Prof. N.T. Wright
Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter One1:00
Special Assignment Opportunity #11:00

The Biblical Text: Phil 2:5-111:00
Reading of Phil 2:5-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:04
Phil 2:5-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright19:56
Explore how Philippians 2:5-11 presents Jesus as divine yet humble, emptying himself to become a servant, even to the cross, and being exalted by God to shape unity and holiness.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:5-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 2:9-111:00
Phil 2:9-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright13:47
Paul reframes Isaiah’s monotheism to reveal Jesus as Lord, sharing divine glory with the Father. He grounds human dignity in bearing God’s image and stewarding creation under Christ.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:9-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 2:12-181:00
Reading of Phil 2:12-18 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:23
Phil 2:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright17:41
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling as God, who dwells in you like a temple, enables a holy life by the word of life.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 2:19-301:00
Reading of Phil 2:19-30 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:45
Phil 2:19-30 with Prof. N.T. Wright16:38
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:19-30 with Prof. N.T. Wright
Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Two1:00
Special Assignment Opportunity #21:00

The Biblical Text: Phil 3:1-61:00
Reading of Phil 3:1-6 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:04
Phil 3:1-6 with Prof. N.T. Wright16:23
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:1-6 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 3:7-111:00
Reading of Phil 3:7-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:18
Paul renounces worldly profit and Torah-based status to gain the Messiah, embracing faith, the power of his resurrection, and partnership in his sufferings toward the resurrection.
Phil 3:7-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright16:10
Paul redefines covenant status through the Messiah, not through Torah, by knowing Jesus and his death and resurrection, achieving justification by faith and being found in him.
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:7-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 3:12-161:00
Reading of Phil 3:12-16 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:02
Phil 3:12-16 with Prof. N.T. Wright12:09
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:12-16 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 3:17-4:11:00
Reading of Phil 3:17-4:1 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:17
Phil 3:17-4:1 with Prof. N.T. Wright17:12
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:17-4:1 with Prof. N.T. Wright
Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Three1:00
Special Assignment Opportunity #31:00

The Biblical Text: Phil 4:2-91:00
Reading of Phil 4:2-9 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:30
Cultivate unity in the lord and support workers in the gospel. Pray with thanks, replace worry with petitions, and fill your mind with true, virtuous, praiseworthy thoughts, inviting God's peace.
Phil 4:2-9 with Prof. N.T. Wright18:38
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 4:2-9 with Prof. N.T. Wright
The Biblical Text: Phil 4:10-231:00
Reading of Phil 4:10-23 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:06
Phil 4:10-23 with Prof. N.T. Wright19:09
Comprehension Assessment of Phil 4:10-23 with Prof. N.T. Wright
Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Four1:00
Special Assignment Opportunity #41:00

Requirements

The textbook is Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters– Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and Philemon. John Knox Press. ISBN:0664227880.

Description

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:

Lectures by Prof. Wright
Quizzes to assess comprehension
Student discussions
Interaction with Prof. David Seemuth, your co-instructor for the course
Textbook readings
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.

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Course content

Introduction to Paul and His Letter to the Philippians: What to Expect!2 lectures • 5min

Philippians Chapter One: Greetings and Paul's Reflection on His Situation15 lectures • 1hr 38min

Philippians Chapter Two: The Heart of the Matter13 lectures • 1hr 18min

Philippians Chapter Three: Paul's Past Life and Present Purpose14 lectures • 1hr 13min

Philippians Chapter Four: Final Reflections and Directives to the Philippians8 lectures • 45min

Final Thoughts and Q & A2 lectures • 12min

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