Philippians- Everyman's Bible Commentary: Triumph in Christ

by John F. Walvoord

It seems unlikely that a chained prisoner would write a paper on triumph,  but in his letter to the Philippian believers, the apostle Paul did exactly that.  John F. Walvoord's refreshing analysis of this popular New Testament epistle combines an unusually fascinating style with a careful exegesis of the original Greek text. After discussing the epistle's authorship, date, character, and relevance to modern Christianity, Walvoord moves to a consideration of prominent phrases in the Pauline writings. Additionally, cross-references and historical background help to explain the text to the layman or student. Learn how the principles expressed by the apostle Paul can help Christians today to consistently experience peace in Christ.

Genres: New Testament, Christian

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1974

Reviews

[Rick Shrader]

As I finished preaching through the book of Philippians, having used a few different types of commentaries, I thought it appropriate to make a comment about Walvoord’s small commentary on the book. I have loved using the older Dallas men (Walvoord, Ryrie, Pentecost, Toussaint, Unger) in commentary form because I can enjoy their pretribulational, premillennial, dispensational approach to the text.

Note: As I write this, Charles Ryrie has passed away this week at the age of 90. Losing Ryrie is to theology what losing Scalia is to jurisprudence. I will always treasure my signed copy of Dispensationalism which I received the only time I heard him speak in person.

Not that I don’t use commentaries from other points of view, or that I don’t work with the Greek myself, but since I am in the same theologically broad spectrum, I can readily apply these truths to my preaching. Walvoord, long-time President of Dallas Theological Seminary, had a beautiful combination of scholarship and helpful application with the text. He was outspoken about eschatology and unapologetic about godliness in the believer’s life. I will always use and enjoy his theological books and his practical commentaries.
He ends his thoughts on Philippians with these words. “The warmth of this epistle and its relevance to the intimate, spiritual conflicts of all ages, has made this letter of Paul timeless, not only because it is Scripture but because it relates so accurately to the spiritual needs of Christians in all circumstances of life. Paul’s epistle to the Philippians is his epistle to the Church of Jesus Christ, a treasure-house of truth and a means by which a Christian not only can exalt Christ but also can find the deepest and richest experiences of triumphant walking with the Lord.”

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[Jan Norton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a more in-depth study of the book of Philippians

[Andy]

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