Tolle Lege! Latin for “Take up and read” - St. Augustine
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Willmington's Bible at a Glance
Philippians at a Glance
This book was written by the imprisoned Paul in Rome to thank the Philippian church for its generosity and to present Jesus Christ as life’s purpose (1:6), life’s pattern (2:5-6), life’s prize (3:14), and life’s power (4:13).
Summary
The book of Philippians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). Paul wrote it about 62 A.D. as he anticipated his release from prison. They key personalities are the Apostle Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, Euodia, and Syntyche. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the Philippians in a thank-you letter for their continued help and support, and also to encourage their growth.
Chapter 3
Paul expounds on the joys of a Christian and encourages the church to press forward with the Gospel. He displays his testimony when he said, “I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ” (3:8).
Outline
Warnings against False Examples ( 3:1–21 )
a. Righteousness through Faith in Christ ( 3:1–11 )
b. Pressing on Toward the Goal ( 3:12–16 )
c. Citizenship in Heaven ( 3:17–21 )
