The Book of Philippians
Philippians is a letter of joy written from a prison cell. Paul, in chains, overflows with thankfulness for a church he loves, urging them to rejoice in the Lord no matter their circumstances. At the heart of the letter is Christ himself—who emptied himself, humbled himself to the death of the cross, and was highly exalted by God. Paul counts everything he once prized as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, and presses on toward the prize of God's high calling. Whether facing plenty or hunger, life or death, he has learned the secret of contentment: he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him, and the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, guards his heart.
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Whole-Book Overview
See the whole sweep of Philippians, from a prisoner's joy and the self-emptying of Christ to pressing on toward heaven and finding contentment and peace through Christ who strengthens.
Open overview → Chapter 1To Live Is Christ
From prison Paul thanks God for the Philippians, rejoices that his chains advance the gospel, and declares that for him to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Open study → Chapter 2The Mind of Christ
Paul calls the church to humble unity by holding up Christ, who emptied himself to the cross and was highly exalted, then commends Timothy and Epaphroditus.
Open study → Chapter 3Counting All Things Loss
Paul warns against confidence in the flesh, counts his credentials as refuse for the sake of knowing Christ, and presses on toward the prize of God's high calling.
Open study → Chapter 4Rejoice and Be Content
Paul urges the church to rejoice always, to pray instead of worry, to dwell on what is good, and shares the secret of contentment through Christ who strengthens him.
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