Introduction to Philippians 1. Authorship  No question  Paul is stated as the author in the opening words of the letter.

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Introduction to Philippians

1. Authorship  No question  Paul is stated as the author in the opening words of the letter.

2. Date  This letter was written about AD while Paul was in prison in Rome.

3. Destination  Cosmopolitan city on the Ignatian Way  Large Roman population – no evidence of Jewish population  Paul visited on second missionary journey  Great relationship with Paul

4. Occasion and Purpose  Church sent Epaphroditus to Paul to help in prison  He grows ill and news reaches church in Philippi  Paul in prison hears that church is concerned  Paul writes letter to ease their mind

5. Characteristics  It is a letter of joy  It is a personal letter  It is a revelation of Paul’s personal religion

6. Theme  Joy in Christ.