📖 The Book of Philippians
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Joy in Christ — even in suffering.
Who wrote Philippians?
Author
Paul
Written
c. AD 62
Genre
Pauline
Prison epistle.
Why Philippians was written
Paul's warmest letter, written from prison to the church that supported him most faithfully, calling them to joy, unity, and the mind of Christ — humility and others-centred service.
Outline of Philippians
- 11: Paul's situation and encouragement
- 22: The Christ-hymn — humility and the mind of Christ
- 33: Righteousness by faith; pressing toward the goal
- 44: Peace, contentment, and gratitude
Key verses
Philippians 1:21Philippians 2:5-8Philippians 4:4Philippians 4:13
How Philippians points to Christ
Philippians 2:5-11 (the Carmen Christi) is the NT's most beautiful description of the incarnation — the eternal Son emptying himself, becoming a servant, and being exalted. It is the theological heart of the letter.
How Philippians begins
1Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
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