Introduction

We begin a new series through the book of Philippians. And this morning I want to simply introduce us to this marvelous book and look only at the first 2 verses as a way of introduction and to get a handle at the book as a whole.

I want to offer 3 simple headings to get our minds around the basic structure and purpose of this letter:
1. The Letter’s Author (s)
2. The Letter’s Recipients
3. The Letter’s Purpose(s)

Why should we study Philippians?

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   because of the Gospel

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   in the Gospel

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   to proclaim and live the Gospel

The Letter’s Author (s) (1:1a)

The Letter’s Recipients (1:1b)

The Letter’s Purpose (1:2)

1. To thank the Philippian Church for their

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   and generosity
   

   4:10-20 –does this at the end of his letter 
   

2. To

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   on Timothy and Epaphriditus
   see: 2:19-30
   

3. To warn against certain

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   Fee Calls this letter a “Hortatory Letter of Friendship.” 
   Four Passages that allude to potential external Threats 
       1:15-18; 1:28; 3:2; 3:18-19 
   But there is also potential internal strife 
       2:3-4; 14; 4:2-3; 6
   

4. To encourage them in their
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   for the Gospel