New Testament

Philippians

Author Paul the apostle

Date Written ~AD 61–62

Chapters 4

Theme Joy and contentment in Christ

Summary

Philippians is Paul's warmest and most joyful letter, written from prison to a beloved congregation. It celebrates the joy found in knowing Christ, calls for unity and humility after Christ's example, and expresses confidence that God will complete his good work in believers.

Outline

Thanksgiving and Joy in the Gospel (1)
The Christ Hymn and Call to Humility (2)
Pressing On Toward the Goal (3)
Rejoicing and Contentment (4)

Key Verses

Philippians 1:21

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Philippians 2:5-7

"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."

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Christ in Philippians

The Christ Hymn (2:5–11): incarnation, humiliation, and exaltation; knowing Christ as surpassing worth (3:8)

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