Paul and His Letter to the Philippians by N. T. Wright (4.5 hour course)

by N. T. Wright

Publisher:

The Wisconsin Center for Christian Study

, 2019

Overview

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.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• 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

Who Should Take this Course?

• 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.

Product Details

• Title: Paul and His Letter to the Philippians
• Instructor: N. T. Wright
• Publisher: The Wisconsin Center for Christian Study
• Publication Date: 2019
• Product Type: Faithlife Course
• Resource Type: Courseware, including quizzes, and video resources
• Courses: 1
• Video Hours: 4.5

About the Instructor

Nicholas Thomas “Tom” Wright has been named by Christianity Today as one of our time’s top theologians. He is currently professor of New Testament and early Christianity at St. Andrews University. Wright holds a bachelor’s degree in theology, a master’s in Anglican ministry, and a DPhil, all from University of Oxford.

A fellow and chaplain at Cambridge from 1978 to 1981, he then served as assistant professor of New Testament language and literature at McGill University in Montreal. Before becoming a chaplain, tutor, lecturer, and fellow at Oxford in 1986, Wright served as dean of Lichfield Cathedral, canon theologian of Westminster Abbey, and bishop of Durham.

His academic work has usually been published under the name “N. T. Wright,” but works such as What St. Paul Really Said and Simply Christian, aimed at a more popular readership, were published under the less formal name of “Tom Wright.”