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Paul’s letter of friendship Philippians
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Paul founds a Christian community in Philippi 50–51CE Paul’s oldest known church (1:1–5) First church in “Europe” Only church to finance Paul’s ministry (4:15–18) Paul writes from prison (1:7, 13, 14, 17) In Ephesus? (ca. 54–56 CE) In Caesarea? (ca. 58–60 CE) In Rome? (ca. 61–63 CE) Date and Place
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Paul is in prison He will be released (2:23–24) His imprisonment helps spread the gospel (1:12–14) Paul’s opponents are active: preaching “to increase my suffering” (1:17) Timothy, Paul’s co-worker, continues the ministry (2:19–24) Paul loves and encourages the Philippians (1:3–11) Paul’s Situation
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Philippi: a Roman city with privileges of Roman citizenship Believers partner financially with Paul in ministry from the beginning (1:3–6; 4:15– 18) Believers send Epaphroditus with a gift for Paul (2:25–30; 4:18) Two women leaders are quarrelling (4:2– 3) Philippians’ Situation
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Friendship Mutual love same heart, mind, spirit Love of Christ Same love Same (Holy) Spirit Shared ministry Exchange of finances Exchange of co-workers Shared thinking (same mind) Shared citizenship Shared goals / hope Rejoicing Shared joy “Make my joy complete” “rejoice always” Humility Put others first Look to others’ needs “Do nothing from selfish ambition” (2:3–4) No “envy and rivalry” (1:15) Key Themes
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Paul gives thanks for Philippians’ friendship (1:3–11) Paul rejoices in prison (1:12–26) Examples of enmity and rivalry (1:15–18) Exhortation to friendship (1:27–2:4) Christ’s example of humility and obedience (2:5–11) “Christ Hymn” Exhortation to friendship (2:12–18) Timothy exemplifies friendship (2:19–24) Epaphroditus exemplifies friendship (2:25–30) Paul exemplifies friendship (3:1–21) Examples of enmity and “boasting in flesh,” not Christ (3:2–4) Philippians also exemplify friendship in Christ (4:1–20) Outline
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