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Philippians

This beautiful letter is rich in insights into Paul's theology and his apostolic love and concern for the gospel and his converts. In Philippians, Paul reveals his human sensitivity and tenderness, his enthusiasm for Christ as the key to life and death (⇒ Philippians 1:21), and his deep feeling for those in Christ who dwell in Philippi. With them he shares his hopes and convictions, his anxieties and fears, revealing the total confidence in Christ that constitutes faith (⇒ Philippians 3:8-10). The letter incorporates a hymn about the salvation that God has brought about through Christ (⇒ Philippians 2:6-11), applied by Paul to the relations of Christians with one another (⇒ Philippians 2:1-5). Philippians has been termed "the letter of joy" (⇒ Philippians 4:4, ⇒ 10). It is the rejoicing of faith, based on true understanding of Christ's unique role in the salvation of all who profess his lordship (⇒ Philippians 2:11; ⇒ 3:8-12, ⇒ 14, ⇒ 20-21).

The principal divisions of the Letter to the Philippians are the following:

                                I.           Address (⇒ Philippians 1:1-11)

                             II.           Progress of the Gospel (⇒ Philippians 1:12-26)

                           III.           Instructions for the Community (⇒ Philippians 1:27-⇒ 2:18)

                          IV.           Travel Plans of Paul and His Assistants (⇒ Philippians 2:19-⇒ 3:1)

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                             V.           Polemic: Righteousness and the Goal in Christ (⇒ Philippians 3:2-21)

                          VI.           Instructions for the Community (⇒ Philippians 4:1-9)

                        VII.           Gratitude for the Philippians' Generosity (⇒ Philippians 4:10-20)

                     VIII.           Farewell (⇒ Philippians 4:21-23)

 

 

 

Int This beautiful letter is rich in insights into Paul's theology and his apostolic love and concern for the gospel and his converts. In Philippians, Paul reveals his human sensitivity and tenderness, his enthusiasm for Christ as the key to life and death (⇒ Philippians 1:21), and his deep feeling for those in Christ who dwell in Philippi. With them he shares his hopes and convictions, his anxieties and fears, revealing the total confidence in Christ that constitutes faith (⇒ Philippians 3:8-10). The letter incorporates a hymn about the salvation that God has brought about through Christ (⇒ Philippians 2:6-11), applied by Paul to the relations of Christians with one another (⇒ Philippians 2:1-5). Philippians has been termed "the letter of joy" (⇒ Philippians 4:4, ⇒ 10). It is the rejoicing of faith, based on true understanding of Christ's unique role in the salvation of all who profess his lordship (⇒ Philippians 2:11; ⇒ 3:8-12, ⇒ 14, ⇒ 20-21). The principal divisions of the Letter to the Philippians are the following:                                 I.           Address (⇒ Philippians 1:1-11)                              II.           Progress of the Gospel (⇒ Philippians 1:12-26)                            III.           Instructions for the Community (⇒ Philippians 1:27-⇒ 2:18)                           IV.           Travel Plans of Paul and His Assistants (⇒ Philippians 2:19-⇒ 3:1)                              V.           Polemic: Righteousness and the Goal in Christ (⇒ Philippians 3:2-21)                           VI.           Instructions for the Community (⇒ Philippians 4:1-9)                         VII.           Gratitude for the Philippians' Generosity (⇒ Philippians 4:10-20)                      VIII.           Farewell (⇒ Philippians 4:21-23)