The Book of Philippians — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Philippians 1:23, what does Paul express a desire to do, though he recognizes the necessity of remaining for the Philippians' sake?

📖 Philippians 1:23

#2

According to Philippians 2:6-7, what did Christ not regard as something to be grasped, and what form did He take instead?

📖 Philippians 2:6-7

#3

What specific warning does Paul give in Philippians 3:2 regarding those he calls 'dogs'?

📖 Philippians 3:2

#4

In Philippians 3:8, what does Paul say he considers loss compared to knowing Christ?

📖 Philippians 3:8

#5

According to Philippians 4:4, what does Paul command the Philippians to do, and which modifier does he add to emphasize this command?

📖 Philippians 4:4

#6

In Philippians 2:12-13, Paul instructs the Philippians to work out their salvation, and he indicates that God is working in them. What two aspects of this divine working does Paul mention?

📖 Philippians 2:12-13

#7

What specific type of anxiety does Paul address in Philippians 4:6, and what alternative does he recommend instead?

📖 Philippians 4:6

#8

In Philippians 1:9-10, what does Paul pray would abound for the Philippians, and what is the purpose of this abundance?

📖 Philippians 1:9-10

#2

Equality with God; the form of a servant

Paul writes that Christ did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but instead emptied Himself and took the form of a servant, becoming human.

Philippians 2:6-7

#1

Depart and be with Christ

Paul expresses his longing to depart and be with Christ, which he considers far better, yet he acknowledges it is more necessary for him to remain in the flesh for the Philippians' spiritual growth.

Philippians 1:23

#4

All things, including his former privileges and accomplishments

Paul states that he considers all things—his former advantages as a Pharisee, his accomplishments, his status—as loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:8

#3

Beware of those who mutilate the flesh through circumcision

Paul uses the term 'dogs' derisively to refer to those who insist on circumcision and trust in the flesh, warning the Philippians to beware of these legalistic opponents.

Philippians 3:2

#6

Both to will and to work for His good pleasure

Paul writes that God is working in believers 'both to will and to work for his good pleasure,' emphasizing God's active role in both the desire and the action.

Philippians 2:12-13

#5

Rejoice in the Lord always; he emphasizes 'always'

Paul explicitly commands the Philippians to 'Rejoice in the Lord always,' with the repetition and emphasis on the word 'always' stressing the continuity of this joy.

Philippians 4:4

#8

Love; so they may discern what is excellent

Paul prays that the Philippians' love would abound more and more, accompanied by knowledge and depth of insight, so they may discern what is excellent and be pure and blameless.

Philippians 1:9-10

#7

Be anxious for nothing; present requests to God with thanksgiving

Paul tells the Philippians to be anxious for nothing, but instead to present their requests to God with prayer and thanksgiving, replacing anxiety with gratitude.

Philippians 4:6

#9

What specific virtue does Paul urge the Philippians to think about in Philippians 4:8, and what is the comprehensive list he provides?

📖 Philippians 4:8

#10

According to Philippians 3:14, toward what is Paul straining, what does he call it, and what is he forgetting?

📖 Philippians 3:14

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#10

Straining toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God; forgetting what is behind

Paul uses athletic imagery to describe straining toward the goal to win the prize of God's upward calling in Christ, while deliberately forgetting what lies behind him.

Philippians 3:14

#9

Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy

Paul provides a specific list of virtues and excellences for believers to think about: true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy—emphasizing the quality of their thoughts.

Philippians 4:8

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