An encouraging letter from Paul to the church in Philippi explaining the attitude and outlook believers must have to experience the joy of the Lord.
INTRODUCTION TO
Philippians
Outline:
- Paul prays for the Philippians. (1:1-11)
- Paul’s chains advance the gospel. (1:12-26)
- Christ is Paul’s model for humility. (1:27–2:18)
- Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus. (2:19-30)
- Knowledge and peace of Christ are exhorted. (3:1–4:20)
- Final greetings. (4:21-23)
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date Written: Between a.d. 60 and 62.
Title: Named after the addressee of this letter, the church at Philippi.
Background: There are not enough Jews for a synagogue in the Macedonian city of Philippi when Paul arrives on his second missionary journey, so he establishes a church that is predominantly Gentile. These believers hold a special place in Paul’s heart because of their unsolicited financial aid to his ministry of the gospel on several occasions. Epaphroditus becomes deathly ill after bringing the most recent gift from the church at Philippi to Paul. After his recovery, Paul sends this letter with Epaphroditus to the Philippians as a personal thank-you note and to strengthen their roots in Christ. Philippians is one of Paul’s Prison Epistles, along with Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon.
Where Written: From a prison in Rome.
To Whom: To the church at Philippi.
Content: This warmly affectionate letter from Paul commends the Philippians for their faith and support. He exhorts them to center their lives in Christ and to be content in all situations. Paul has very little occasion to acknowledge any problems in the church, although two quarreling women, Euodias and Syntyche, are admonished to settle their differences (ch. 4). Paul sets most worthy goals before the people: to live in godly unity and love; to be strong in prayer; and to joyfully imitate the example of their Savior, Jesus Christ.
Key Words: “Gospel”; “Joy.”
Paul shares the significance of the “gospel” in his relationship with God, as well as with other people. The overwhelming “joy” that Paul has is shown to be available to all Christians, regardless of their circumstances, through an intimate walk with the Lord and by living under the loving care of His church.
Themes: • A quitter never wins; a winner never quits. • What goes into our minds comes out in our actions. • God never fails. • Lasting joy comes only through a relationship with Jesus Christ. • Christians also have problems, but Christ is the power to overcome. • We have no basis for pride except in our perfect example, Jesus Christ.
Course Description
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
