“The Right Perspective” Philippians 1

What do you know about the book of Philippians? Here are a few helpful starters to understanding the background of the book:

Philippians:

• A very personal letter.
• A prison letter (along with Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon)
• The book contains a motif or theme of joy.
• This may very well be Paul’s letter to his favorite church (deep affection).
• Paul came to Philippi as a part of his second missionary journey around 51-52 A.D.
• Written from Rome during Paul’s first imprisonment (59-61 A.D.)

In the first chapter of the book, Paul shares some great insights about a person’s perspective in life.

Perspective #1 – to Christ (Phil. 1:1)

Perspective # 2 – – (Phil. 1:2)

Perspective # 3 – , Prayer, and Joy (Phil. 1:3-5)

Perspective # 4 – (Phil. 1:6)

Perspective # 5 – Love for the church and (Phil 1:7, 8-11)

Perspective # 6 – The Gospel at (Phil. 1:12-14)

Perspective # 7 – The Secret to Living (Phil. 1:21)