Dr. David Capes provided an introduction in a summer study of Philippians: an Epistle of Friendship.
Paul’s relationship with the church: established on his 2nd missionary journey. First church in Europe.
Paul wrote the letter during Roman military custody
* Christian community supported him
* He was able to communicate outside of jail
* People were able to see him and tend to his needs
* Imprisoned a long time
Friendship Letter – a sharing of life together.
* Fellowship
* Equality
* Friends hold all things in common
* Friends have the same mind
* Sharing in trouble and sufferings and rejoicing
Points for home
* Friendship is central to the Gospel
* God will complete what he started
* Paul can teach us to pray
Listen to Dr. Capes present the background for Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written while incarcerated in a Roman prison. Dr. Capes breaks down Paul’s language of friendship to show the joy of Christ.
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