The Book of Philippians
Joy and contentment are found in knowing Christ, whatever the circumstances.
- Author
- The apostle Paul
- Date
- c. AD 60–62
- Chapters
- 4
- Genre
- Paul's Letters
Summary
Paul writes this warm letter from prison to thank the church in Philippi for its support. Even in chains he rejoices that the gospel is advancing and declares, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
He urges the believers to have the same humble mindset as Christ, who emptied himself and became obedient to death on a cross. Paul counts everything as loss compared with knowing Christ, and he shares the secret of contentment: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Outline
- Chapter 1 — Joy in suffering
- Chapter 2 — The humility of Christ
- Chapter 3 — Knowing Christ
- Chapter 4 — Peace and contentment
Key Themes
Key Verses
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Start reading PhilippiansI can do all this through him who gives me strength.