Essentials of Philippians
About This Class
Join Dr. Cohick and explore the high points of Philippians, focusing on Paul’s repeated emphasis on joy and rejoicing. Examine Paul’s background before faith and the historical setting of Philippi to better understand its theology. Study the Christ hymn in chapter 2 and consider how Jesus’ work shapes faithful living. Finally, gain insight into how context, theology, and personal transformation connect in Paul’s message.
About the Professor
Lynn Cohick
Lynn H. Cohick (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. She is a well-respected scholar and highly sought-after speaker who has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited over fifty works. Dr. Cohick has delivered a keynote address in the main concert hall of the Sydney Opera House, and she has preached a Sunday morning service in a Masai mud hut in the Rift Valley near Mai Mahu (Kenya). She enjoys speaking and teaching on New Testament topics and women in the church and exploring issues on the historical relationship between Jews and Christians.
Lessons
- Follow Philippians’ themes of joy, unity, and perseverance, Paul’s transformation and imprisonment, the Christ hymn’s self-emptying theology, Philippi’s Roman context, and key events from Acts 16.0% Complete
- Dr. Cohick explores Philippians 1, studying Christian maturity, partnership, Paul’s imprisonment, joy in suffering, unity, fearless perseverance, and what it means to live for Christ and trust God’s work until his return.0% Complete
- Lean into Philippians 2 to understand Christ’s humility and exaltation, how to practice unity, selfless living, and view obedience as working out salvation, following examples like Timothy and Epaphroditus.0% Complete
- Explore Philippians 3 by learning about Paul’s transformation, rejecting reliance on external practices, pursuing righteousness through faith, knowing Christ through suffering and resurrection, and living as a citizen of heaven with hope.0% Complete
- Discover Philippians 4, learning to stand firm, pursue unity, replace anxiety with prayer, live in Christ’s peace and contentment, and trust God to meet your needs as you grow in faithful, joyful living.0% Complete
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