Epistle to the Philippians
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[edit] Overview
The book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul from Rome during the two years he spent there waiting for his case to be heard before Nero, who was Caesar at that time. The Book has several themes. Paul writes to encourage the Philippians and to express his gratitude for the concern they demonstrated to him.
[edit] Author
The Apostle Paul
[edit] Date of Writing
Approximately 60 to 62 A.D. during the two year captivity of Paul written about in Acts 28.
[edit] Principle Characters
- The Apostle Paul
- Epaphroditus
[edit] Major Themes
- Gratitude
- Unity
- Joy in spite of Suffering
- Confidence in Christ
[edit] Chapters
[edit] External links
- IVP Commentary on Philippians, by Gordon Fee
- Introduction, Background, and Outline to Philippians, by Greg Herrick
- The Birth of the Church at Philippi (Acts 15:36–16:40), by Bob Deffinbaugh
