Philippians 2:12-13 gives a biblical understanding of the Christian life and sanctification. It explains the relationship between God's active work and the believer's role and action.

Discontentment is one of the things that characterize our society. The sad part is that Christians are not immune to it. For this reason God commands us to stop complaining. Philippians 2:14-16 gives three reasons Christians are not to complain.

In Philippians 2:13-14 we read that Christians are to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. What does it mean to work out your salvation? This article explains how this working out is still a work of God.

Why is that God decides to keep you in this life? Philippians 2:15 gives the answer: you are called to exercise influence. This article points out three areas of influence.

This article considers Philippians 2:14, which says that grumbling and disputing should not be Christian attitudes.

This article offers some expository notes on Philippians 2:9-11.

This article is an exposition of Philippians 2:10-11.

This article's thesis is that Paul's use of the expression "en morphe theou" in Philippians 2:6 is a status marker without any reference to Jesus' ontological status.

Jowers considers the implications of Philippians 2:6-7 for the person and work of Christ. Does the passage teach that Christ possesses two natures? May it be concluded from this that the possibilities of change and inequality within the deity are therefore excluded? Can this text be used like Augustine suggested, as a “canonical rule” for biblical exegesis?

This article reflects on the significance of the preexistence of Christ. Often this doctrine does not receive much attention but is rather assumed. McCready notes modern objections against this doctrine. Specific attention is given to the views of James Dunn as it is articulated in his understanding of Philippians 2:6–11.

Is Jesus omniscient? In the Bible Jesus is portrayed as growing in knowledge. This article explains how this can be reconciled with the truth that Jesus is God and thus omniscient. The answer is found in Christ being true man and true God as taught in Philippians 2:5-8. This truth is a mystery.

What is the literary structure of Philippians 2:1-4? What is the significance and function of this passage within the structure of the letter as a whole? This passage focuses on the unity of the church.

This article notes the difficulties in the interpretation of Philippians 2:5-11.

Looking at Philippians 2:7, this article shows what it means that Christ "emptied Himself". Does it mean that Christ was not God anymore?

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:19-30.

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:12-18, and it is all about the sovereignty of God and its relation to the responsibility of man.

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:1-11. It is about humility and service, focusing on Jesus Christ as Servant and King.

This article on Philippians 2:3-4 is about the importance of humility (versus selfishness) for church unity and good fellowship.