As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
It is hard to imagine what the world would be like without Saul of Tarsus (the apostle Paul), but it would have been harder...
Not only are believers in Jesus justified before God, but we also have peace, grace, hope, love, reconciliation, and salvation.
We begin with an overview of the history of the church in Philippi, especially in relationship to Paul and his companions. Also, we were...