Monday, February 1, 2010

Two Titles: Epistle Of Excellent Things / Epistle Of Joy

The Book of Philippians 1:1-7

John Albert Bengal said, "It is summed up in these words, "I rejoice in these words. Do you rejoice?"" The word "joy" and its forms occurs 16 times in this book. Philippians is hailed as the loveliest of all of Paul's writings.

When: In prison in Rome
Occasion: Epaphroditus had come with a gift
Object: Thanks to church and promote unity
Recipient: Church at Philippi

The church at Philippi was dear to his heart as he was to them (ref. Acts 16). The man of Macedonia and the first three converts: