Philippians
Overview
Theme: Joy Joy/Rejoice 18 times; Mind 10 times; Key Scripture: 3:8 Time of Writing: 62 A.D.
Chapters 1-2: Opening Greetings, Exhortations, and Thanks Chapter 3: Warning against the Judaizers with an Autobiographical Account Chapter 4: Final Greetings, Exhortations, and Thanks
Purposes:
- To thank the church for their gifts and to inform them of Paul’s intended visit
- To warn them against the Judaizing false teachers
- To exhort them to be like-minded by having the mind of Christ
- To encourage them to rejoice in all circumstances
Messages:
- The Christian life is one of joy which is independent of all circumstances and suffering.
- The key to unity (being like-minded) is having the mind of Christ.